The average price of a 7-day trip to Murphy is $1,564 for a solo traveler, $2,809 for a couple, and $5,266 for a family of 4. Murphy hotels range from $58 to $263 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $480 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 $37 to $97 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 Murphy, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TYS and stay in a Murphy 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 Murphy is usually early to mid September.
Average Murphy Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Murphy for a week is $1,176-$2,308($168-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $705 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $97 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 Murphy for a week is $2,166-$4,022($309-$575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,410 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $97 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 Murphy for a week is $3,552-$6,922($507-$989 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,820 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $231 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Murphy
How cheap can you make a vacation to Murphy? The cheapest trip to Murphy is about $117 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 $120 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 $50.
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 Murphy for a week is $819-$1,913($117-$273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $705 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Murphy for a week is $1,338-$2,926($191-$418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,410 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Murphy for a week is $2,676-$5,402($382-$772 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,820 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Murphy cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Murphy Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Murphy.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Murphy for a week is $2,129-$9,099($304-$1,300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $184 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $825 to $1,763 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Murphy for a week is $3,472-$12,150($496-$1,736 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $368 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,650 to $3,526 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Murphy for a week is $6,944-$21,882($992-$3,126 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $736 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,300 to $7,052 for first class
Lodging: $262 to $526 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,613 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Murphy Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Murphy is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Murphy 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.
Murphy 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 Murphy 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 Murphy.
Flight Costs to Murphy
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 Murphy our data includes 464 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Murphy 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 Murphy, 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 Murphy can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $656 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.