The average price of a 7-day trip to Mountain City is $1,536 for a solo traveler, $2,759 for a couple, and $5,172 for a family of 4. Mountain City hotels range from $57 to $260 per night with an average of $65, while most vacation rentals will cost $150 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tri Cities Airport (TRI) are between $514 and $800 per person for economy flights and $1,613 to $2,510 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $98 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 Mountain City, TN, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TRI and stay in a Mountain City hotel:

  • January 8th to March 11th
  • April 16th to April 29th
  • August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mountain City is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Mountain City Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Mountain City for a week is $1,007-$2,306($144-$329 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $323 to $696 for economy

Lodging: $65 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Mountain City for a week is $2,006-$3,896($287-$557 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $646 to $1,392 for economy

Lodging: $65 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Mountain City for a week is $3,248-$6,914($464-$988 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,292 to $2,784 for economy

Lodging: $130 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $189 to $231 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Mountain City

How cheap can you make a vacation to Mountain City? The cheapest trip to Mountain City is about $109 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $149 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 $48.

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 Mountain City for a week is $765-$2,071($109-$296 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $323 to $696 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $149 to $179 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mountain City for a week is $1,242-$3,068($177-$438 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $646 to $1,392 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $149 to $179 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mountain City for a week is $2,484-$5,494($355-$785 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,292 to $2,784 for economy

Lodging: $96 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $224 to $251 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to Mountain City cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Mountain City Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mountain City.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Mountain City for a week is $2,117-$8,849($302-$1,264 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $727 to $1,663 for first class

Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $510 to $969 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Mountain City for a week is $3,460-$11,884($494-$1,698 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,454 to $3,326 for first class

Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $510 to $969 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mountain City for a week is $6,920-$21,440($989-$3,063 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,908 to $6,652 for first class

Lodging: $258 to $520 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $765 to $1,550 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Mountain City Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Mountain City is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mountain City 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.

Mountain City 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Mountain City 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Mountain City.

 

Flight Costs to Mountain City

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $800 average in late July to a low of $514 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $479. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mountain City our data includes 295 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mountain City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,960 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 $132.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Mountain City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $286, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Mountain City can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $649 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.

 

 

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