The average price of a 7-day trip to Northwest Alabama is $1,691 for a solo traveler, $3,037 for a couple, and $5,694 for a family of 4. Northwest Alabama hotels range from $65 to $294 per night with an average of $114, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nashville International Airport (BNA) are between $572 and $953 per person for economy flights and $1,795 to $2,991 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $118 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 Northwest Alabama, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BNA and stay in a Northwest Alabama hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northwest Alabama is usually early to mid September.
Average Northwest Alabama Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northwest Alabama for a week is $1,208-$2,756($173-$394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $820 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $151 to $185 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northwest Alabama for a week is $2,392-$4,668($342-$667 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,640 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $151 to $185 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northwest Alabama for a week is $3,848-$8,252($550-$1,179 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $3,280 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $227 to $278 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northwest Alabama
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northwest Alabama? The cheapest trip to Northwest Alabama is about $89 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 $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 $52.
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 Northwest Alabama for a week is $626-$1,553($89-$222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $820 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $65 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 Northwest Alabama for a week is $1,132-$2,716($162-$388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,640 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $65 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 Northwest Alabama for a week is $2,216-$5,432($317-$776 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $3,280 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Northwest Alabama cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northwest Alabama Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Northwest Alabama.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northwest Alabama for a week is $2,380-$14,192($340-$2,027 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $248 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $713 to $1,656 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $294 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northwest Alabama for a week is $3,884-$17,584($555-$2,512 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $226 to $496 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,426 to $3,312 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $294 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northwest Alabama for a week is $7,768-$29,768($1,110-$4,253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $452 to $992 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,852 to $6,624 for first class
Lodging: $292 to $588 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,700 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northwest Alabama Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northwest Alabama is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northwest Alabama 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.
Northwest Alabama 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 Northwest Alabama 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 Northwest Alabama.
Flight Costs to Northwest Alabama
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $953 average in early January to a low of $572 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $598. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northwest Alabama our data includes 720 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northwest Alabama from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,092 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tupelo Regional (TUP) in Tupelo, MS (the United States) at an average of just $104.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Northwest Alabama, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $381, so you can easily save about 67% 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 Northwest Alabama can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $733 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.