The average price of a 7-day trip to Selma is $1,310 for a solo traveler, $2,353 for a couple, and $4,411 for a family of 4. Selma hotels range from $70 to $243 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) are between $538 and $739 per person for economy flights and $1,688 to $2,319 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $76 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 Selma, AL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MGM and stay in a Selma hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of August 20th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Selma is usually late September.
Average Selma Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Selma for a week is $1,153-$1,738($165-$248 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $381 to $606 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Selma for a week is $2,128-$3,142($304-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,212 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Selma for a week is $3,334-$5,620($476-$803 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $2,424 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $115 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Selma
How cheap can you make a vacation to Selma? The cheapest trip to Selma is about $126 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 $60.
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 Selma for a week is $881-$1,966($126-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $381 to $606 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Selma for a week is $1,402-$2,852($200-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,212 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Selma for a week is $2,804-$5,272($401-$753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $2,424 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Selma cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Selma Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Selma.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Selma for a week is $2,344-$11,045($335-$1,578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,036 to $1,285 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Selma for a week is $3,968-$13,450($567-$1,921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,072 to $2,570 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Selma for a week is $7,936-$21,716($1,134-$3,102 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,144 to $5,140 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $486 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $2,016 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Selma Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Selma is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Selma 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.
Selma 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 Selma 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 Selma.
Flight Costs to Selma
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $739 average in late July to a low of $538 in late September. Median flight price is $405. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Selma our data includes 197 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Selma from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,947 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 $224.
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 Selma, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $201, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Selma can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $604 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.