The average price of a 7-day trip to Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is $1,210 for a solo traveler, $2,173 for a couple, and $4,074 for a family of 4. Ruffner Mountain Nature Center hotels range from $50 to $226 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are between $590 and $843 per person for economy flights and $1,851 to $2,645 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $74 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 Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BHM and stay in a Ruffner Mountain Nature Center hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is usually early to mid September.
Average Ruffner Mountain Nature Center Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ruffner Mountain Nature Center for a week is $1,019-$1,780($146-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $387 to $674 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ruffner Mountain Nature Center for a week is $2,036-$3,310($291-$473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $774 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ruffner Mountain Nature Center for a week is $3,098-$5,944($443-$849 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,548 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $109 to $116 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ruffner Mountain Nature Center? The cheapest trip to Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is about $91 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $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 Ruffner Mountain Nature Center for a week is $640-$1,240($91-$177 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $387 to $674 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ruffner Mountain Nature Center for a week is $1,160-$2,180($166-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $774 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ruffner Mountain Nature Center for a week is $2,260-$4,360($323-$623 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,548 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Ruffner Mountain Nature Center cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ruffner Mountain Nature Center Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ruffner Mountain Nature Center.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ruffner Mountain Nature Center for a week is $2,025-$8,311($289-$1,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $155 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $863 to $1,934 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ruffner Mountain Nature Center for a week is $3,378-$11,330($483-$1,619 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $310 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,726 to $3,868 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ruffner Mountain Nature Center for a week is $6,756-$19,486($965-$2,784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $620 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,452 to $7,736 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $452 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,235 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ruffner Mountain Nature Center 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.
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center 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 Ruffner Mountain Nature Center 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
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Ruffner Mountain Nature Center.
Flight Costs to Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $843 average in late July to a low of $590 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $535. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ruffner Mountain Nature Center our data includes 461 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ruffner Mountain Nature Center from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,256 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $183.
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 Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $253, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Ruffner Mountain Nature Center can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $563 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.