The average price of a 7-day trip to Mississippi is $991 for a solo traveler, $1,487 for a couple, and $2,512 for a family of 4. Mississippi hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mississippi (from all airports) are between $562 and $839 per person for economy flights and $1,765 to $2,634 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $86 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
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Mississippi and stay in a Mississippi hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mississippi is usually mid to late September.
Average Mississippi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mississippi for a week is $1,102-$2,200($157-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $376 to $728 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mississippi for a week is $1,772-$3,537($253-$505 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $173 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $752 to $1,456 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mississippi for a week is $3,531-$6,643($504-$949 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $167 to $346 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,504 to $2,913 for economy
Lodging: $143 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $177 to $218 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mississippi
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mississippi? The cheapest trip to Mississippi is about $114 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 $20 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 $46.
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 for a week is $799-$2,252($114-$322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $376 to $728 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $175 to $205 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mississippi for a week is $1,322-$3,267($189-$467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $83 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $752 to $1,456 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $175 to $205 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mississippi for a week is $2,643-$5,917($378-$845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $166 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,504 to $2,913 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $109 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $264 to $307 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Mississippi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mississippi 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mississippi for a week is $2,266-$9,798($324-$1,400 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $935 to $1,838 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $561 to $1,126 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mississippi for a week is $3,781-$12,839($540-$1,834 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $166 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,869 to $3,675 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $561 to $1,126 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mississippi for a week is $7,569-$22,198($1,081-$3,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $332 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,739 to $7,350 for first class
Lodging: $251 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $841 to $1,672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mississippi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mississippi is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mississippi 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 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 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.
Flight Costs to Mississippi
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $839 average in late July to a low of $562 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $496. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mississippi our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mississippi, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $277, so you can easily save about 49% 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 can easily cost $311 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $623 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.