The average price of a 7-day trip to Mississippi Gulf Coast is $1,418 for a solo traveler, $2,547 for a couple, and $4,774 for a family of 4. Mississippi Gulf Coast hotels range from $55 to $252 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) are between $593 and $784 per person for economy flights and $1,861 to $2,460 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $77 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast, MS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIB and stay in a Mississippi Gulf Coast hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to June 24th (except the weeks of April 30th, May 14th and May 21st)
- August 13th to October 21st (except the week of August 20th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mississippi Gulf Coast is usually mid to late September.
Average Mississippi Gulf Coast Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mississippi Gulf Coast for a week is $1,115-$1,991($159-$284 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $415 to $690 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mississippi Gulf Coast for a week is $2,166-$3,408($309-$487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $1,380 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mississippi Gulf Coast for a week is $3,620-$6,062($517-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $2,760 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $191 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mississippi Gulf Coast
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mississippi Gulf Coast? The cheapest trip to Mississippi Gulf Coast is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $47.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Mississippi Gulf Coast for a week is $844-$1,584($121-$226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $415 to $690 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mississippi Gulf Coast for a week is $1,406-$2,568($201-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $1,380 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mississippi Gulf Coast for a week is $2,812-$4,776($402-$682 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $2,760 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Mississippi Gulf Coast cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mississippi Gulf Coast Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mississippi Gulf Coast for a week is $2,209-$8,244($316-$1,178 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $955 to $1,463 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mississippi Gulf Coast for a week is $3,668-$10,680($524-$1,526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,910 to $2,926 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mississippi Gulf Coast for a week is $7,336-$18,456($1,048-$2,637 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,820 to $5,852 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $504 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mississippi Gulf Coast Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mississippi Gulf Coast is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mississippi Gulf Coast due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Mississippi Gulf Coast hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Flight Costs to Mississippi Gulf Coast
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $784 average in mid December to a low of $593 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $408. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mississippi Gulf Coast our data includes 71 originating airports, and 40 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mississippi Gulf Coast from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,173 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Austin – Bergstrom International (AUS) in Austin, TX (the United States) at an average of just $237.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mississippi Gulf Coast, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $190, so you can easily save about 32% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Mississippi Gulf Coast can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $628 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.