The average price of a 7-day trip to Richmond is $1,568 for a solo traveler, $2,816 for a couple, and $5,279 for a family of 4. Richmond hotels range from $60 to $257 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $900 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 $45 to $91 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 Richmond, KY, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LEX and stay in a Richmond 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 Richmond is usually early September.

 

Average Richmond Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Richmond for a week is $1,175-$2,266($168-$324 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $434 to $777 for economy

Lodging: $71 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Richmond for a week is $2,398-$4,020($343-$574 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $868 to $1,554 for economy

Lodging: $71 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Richmond for a week is $3,848-$7,156($550-$1,022 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,736 to $3,108 for economy

Lodging: $142 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $162 to $213 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Richmond

How cheap can you make a vacation to Richmond? The cheapest trip to Richmond is about $124 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 $200 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 $48.

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 Richmond for a week is $869-$2,518($124-$360 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $434 to $777 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Richmond for a week is $1,450-$3,596($207-$514 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $868 to $1,554 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Richmond for a week is $2,900-$6,616($414-$945 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,736 to $3,108 for economy

Lodging: $96 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $300 to $384 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to Richmond cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Richmond Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Richmond for a week is $2,479-$12,649($354-$1,807 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,024 to $1,655 for first class

Lodging: $127 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $900 to $1,620 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Richmond for a week is $4,196-$15,578($599-$2,225 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,048 to $3,310 for first class

Lodging: $127 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $900 to $1,620 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Richmond for a week is $8,392-$26,296($1,199-$3,757 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,096 to $6,620 for first class

Lodging: $254 to $514 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,350 to $2,430 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Richmond Hotel Prices

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

Richmond 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 Richmond 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Richmond.

 

Flight Costs to Richmond

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 Richmond our data includes 514 originating airports, and 108 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Richmond 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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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 Richmond, 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 Richmond can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $640 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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