The average price of a 7-day trip to Northern Kentucky is $1,374 for a solo traveler, $2,468 for a couple, and $4,626 for a family of 4. Northern Kentucky hotels range from $52 to $236 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $450 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are between $671 and $947 per person for economy flights and $2,106 to $2,972 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $85 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 Northern Kentucky, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LEX and stay in a Northern Kentucky hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th, October 22nd and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northern Kentucky is usually early September.
Average Northern Kentucky Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northern Kentucky for a week is $1,157-$2,048($165-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $434 to $805 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northern Kentucky for a week is $2,338-$3,732($334-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $868 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northern Kentucky for a week is $3,566-$6,788($509-$970 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,736 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $151 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northern Kentucky
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northern Kentucky? The cheapest trip to Northern Kentucky is about $100 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 $21 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 Northern Kentucky for a week is $700-$1,444($100-$206 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $434 to $805 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northern Kentucky for a week is $1,274-$2,522($182-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $868 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northern Kentucky for a week is $2,488-$4,936($355-$705 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,736 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $92 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Northern Kentucky cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northern Kentucky Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Northern Kentucky.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northern Kentucky for a week is $2,279-$8,430($326-$1,204 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $162 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,003 to $1,626 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $945 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northern Kentucky for a week is $3,856-$11,190($551-$1,599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $324 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,006 to $3,252 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $945 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northern Kentucky for a week is $7,712-$18,978($1,102-$2,711 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $648 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,012 to $6,504 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $472 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,323 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northern Kentucky Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northern Kentucky is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northern Kentucky 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.
Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky.
Flight Costs to Northern Kentucky
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $947 average in late July to a low of $671 in early September. Median flight price is $654. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northern Kentucky our data includes 514 originating airports, and 108 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northern Kentucky from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,106 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 $196.
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 Northern Kentucky, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $276, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Northern Kentucky can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $588 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.