The average price of a 7-day trip to Opelousas is $1,274 for a solo traveler, $2,288 for a couple, and $4,290 for a family of 4. Opelousas hotels range from $45 to $203 per night with an average of $50, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lafayette Regional Paul Fournet Field Airport (LFT) are between $576 and $867 per person for economy flights and $1,807 to $2,721 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $61 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 Opelousas, LA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LFT and stay in a Opelousas hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Opelousas is usually mid to late September.
Average Opelousas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Opelousas for a week is $1,040-$1,777($149-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $720 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Opelousas for a week is $2,020-$3,218($289-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,440 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Opelousas for a week is $3,404-$5,584($486-$798 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $2,880 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $166 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Opelousas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Opelousas? The cheapest trip to Opelousas is about $110 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 $140 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 $39.
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 Opelousas for a week is $770-$1,978($110-$283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $720 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Opelousas for a week is $1,306-$2,936($187-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,440 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Opelousas for a week is $2,612-$5,260($373-$751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $2,880 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Opelousas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Opelousas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Opelousas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Opelousas for a week is $1,926-$8,928($275-$1,275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $851 to $1,858 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $203 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Opelousas for a week is $3,246-$11,556($464-$1,651 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,702 to $3,716 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $203 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Opelousas for a week is $6,492-$19,332($927-$2,762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,404 to $7,432 for first class
Lodging: $202 to $406 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,470 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Opelousas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Opelousas is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Opelousas 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.
Opelousas 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 Opelousas 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Opelousas.
Flight Costs to Opelousas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $867 average in mid December to a low of $576 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $497. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Opelousas our data includes 273 originating airports, and 73 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Opelousas from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,040 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Memphis International (MEM) in Memphis, TN (the United States) at an average of just $257.
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 Opelousas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $290, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Opelousas can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $507 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.