The average price of a 7-day trip to Ruston is $1,374 for a solo traveler, $2,468 for a couple, and $4,626 for a family of 4. Ruston hotels range from $49 to $226 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) are between $581 and $749 per person for economy flights and $1,823 to $2,350 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $69 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 Ruston, LA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MLU and stay in a Ruston hotel:

  • January 8th to February 25th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • May 28th to June 24th
  • August 27th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ruston is usually late January.

 

Average Ruston Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Ruston for a week is $1,121-$1,942($160-$277 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $426 to $667 for economy

Lodging: $68 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Ruston for a week is $2,144-$3,256($306-$465 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $852 to $1,334 for economy

Lodging: $68 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Ruston for a week is $3,668-$5,866($524-$838 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,704 to $2,668 for economy

Lodging: $136 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $151 to $211 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Ruston

How cheap can you make a vacation to Ruston? The cheapest trip to Ruston is about $115 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 $212 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 $41.

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 Ruston for a week is $805-$2,378($115-$340 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $426 to $667 for economy

Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $212 to $242 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ruston for a week is $1,364-$3,304($195-$472 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $852 to $1,334 for economy

Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $212 to $242 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ruston for a week is $2,728-$6,026($390-$861 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,704 to $2,668 for economy

Lodging: $82 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $339 to $387 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Ruston cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Ruston Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Ruston for a week is $2,288-$10,363($327-$1,480 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,014 to $1,668 for first class

Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Ruston for a week is $3,904-$13,046($558-$1,864 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,028 to $3,336 for first class

Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ruston for a week is $7,808-$21,484($1,115-$3,069 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,056 to $6,672 for first class

Lodging: $224 to $452 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $960 to $1,792 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Ruston Hotel Prices

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

Ruston 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 Ruston 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 Ruston.

 

Flight Costs to Ruston

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $749 average in mid December to a low of $581 in late January. Median flight price is $418. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ruston our data includes 126 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ruston from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,768 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nashville International (BNA) in Nashville, TN (the United States) at an average of just $271.

 

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 Ruston, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $169, so you can easily save about 29% 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 Ruston can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $562 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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