The average price of a 7-day trip to Oak Ridge is $1,509 for a solo traveler, $2,710 for a couple, and $5,081 for a family of 4. Oak Ridge hotels range from $74 to $263 per night with an average of $89, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 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 $42 to $102 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 Oak Ridge, TN, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TYS and stay in a Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Oak Ridge Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Oak Ridge for a week is $1,079-$2,114($154-$302 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $365 to $740 for economy

Lodging: $88 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Oak Ridge for a week is $2,104-$3,828($301-$547 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $730 to $1,480 for economy

Lodging: $88 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Oak Ridge for a week is $3,224-$7,136($461-$1,019 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,460 to $2,960 for economy

Lodging: $176 to $220 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $98 to $129 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Oak Ridge

How cheap can you make a vacation to Oak Ridge? The cheapest trip to Oak Ridge is about $129 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 $64.

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 Oak Ridge for a week is $903-$1,828($129-$261 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $365 to $740 for economy

Lodging: $64 to $74 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 Oak Ridge for a week is $1,422-$2,876($203-$411 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $730 to $1,480 for economy

Lodging: $64 to $74 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 Oak Ridge for a week is $2,844-$5,284($406-$755 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,460 to $2,960 for economy

Lodging: $128 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

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

Overall it is harder to travel to Oak Ridge cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Oak Ridge Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Oak Ridge for a week is $2,182-$8,347($312-$1,192 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $836 to $1,709 for first class

Lodging: $131 to $263 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 Oak Ridge for a week is $3,578-$11,414($511-$1,631 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,672 to $3,418 for first class

Lodging: $131 to $263 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 Oak Ridge for a week is $7,156-$20,188($1,022-$2,884 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,344 to $6,836 for first class

Lodging: $262 to $526 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $660 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Oak Ridge Hotel Prices

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

Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge.

 

Flight Costs to Oak Ridge

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 Oak Ridge our data includes 464 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Oak Ridge 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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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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge 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.

 

 

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