The average price of a 7-day trip to Northern Louisiana is $1,311 for a solo traveler, $2,355 for a couple, and $4,414 for a family of 4. Northern Louisiana hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) are between $581 and $749 per person for economy flights and $1,823 to $2,350 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $77 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 Louisiana, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MLU and stay in a Northern Louisiana hotel:

  • January 8th to February 25th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • May 28th to June 24th
  • August 27th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northern Louisiana is usually late January.

 

Average Northern Louisiana Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Northern Louisiana for a week is $1,124-$1,798($161-$257 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $426 to $659 for economy

Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Northern Louisiana for a week is $2,168-$3,176($310-$454 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $852 to $1,318 for economy

Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Northern Louisiana for a week is $3,626-$5,824($518-$832 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,704 to $2,636 for economy

Lodging: $130 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $115 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Northern Louisiana

How cheap can you make a vacation to Northern Louisiana? The cheapest trip to Northern Louisiana is about $118 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 $100 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 $44.

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 Louisiana for a week is $823-$1,712($118-$245 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $426 to $659 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northern Louisiana for a week is $1,382-$2,644($197-$378 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $852 to $1,318 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northern Louisiana for a week is $2,764-$4,820($395-$689 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,704 to $2,636 for economy

Lodging: $88 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $140 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Northern Louisiana cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Northern Louisiana 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 Louisiana.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Northern Louisiana for a week is $2,535-$8,263($362-$1,180 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,223 to $1,905 for first class

Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Northern Louisiana for a week is $4,374-$11,246($625-$1,607 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,446 to $3,810 for first class

Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northern Louisiana for a week is $8,748-$19,324($1,250-$2,761 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,892 to $7,620 for first class

Lodging: $232 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $660 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Northern Louisiana Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Northern Louisiana is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northern Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Northern Louisiana 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 Northern Louisiana.

 

Flight Costs to Northern Louisiana

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $749 average in mid December to a low of $581 in late January. Median flight price is $418. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northern Louisiana our data includes 126 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northern Louisiana from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,768 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nashville International (BNA) in Nashville, TN (the United States) at an average of just $271.

 

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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Northern Louisiana, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $169, so you can easily save about 29% 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 Louisiana can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $583 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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