The average price of a 7-day trip to Monticello is $1,414 for a solo traveler, $2,540 for a couple, and $4,761 for a family of 4. Monticello hotels range from $45 to $205 per night with an average of $49, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are between $548 and $870 per person for economy flights and $1,720 to $2,730 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $71 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 Monticello, KY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TYS and stay in a Monticello hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Monticello is usually early to mid September.
Average Monticello Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Monticello for a week is $890-$2,224($127-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $713 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Monticello for a week is $1,852-$3,748($265-$535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,426 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $2,972-$6,262($425-$895 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,852 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $222 to $237 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Monticello
How cheap can you make a vacation to Monticello? The cheapest trip to Monticello is about $86 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% 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 $36.
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 Monticello for a week is $604-$1,311($86-$187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $713 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Monticello for a week is $1,088-$2,262($155-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,426 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $2,104-$4,344($301-$621 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,852 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Monticello cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Monticello Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Monticello.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Monticello for a week is $2,038-$11,026($291-$1,575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $964 to $1,968 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Monticello for a week is $3,464-$13,988($495-$1,998 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,928 to $3,936 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $6,928-$24,748($990-$3,535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,856 to $7,872 for first class
Lodging: $204 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $2,150 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Monticello Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Monticello is slightly lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Monticello due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Monticello 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 Monticello 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Monticello.
Flight Costs to Monticello
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $870 average in late July to a low of $548 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $558. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Monticello our data includes 464 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Monticello from an airport like Wattay International (VTE) in Vientiane (Laos) for an average $6,434 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $181.
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 Monticello, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $322, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Monticello can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $511 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.