The average price of a 7-day trip to Selma is $1,337 for a solo traveler, $2,401 for a couple, and $4,502 for a family of 4. Selma hotels range from $45 to $207 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are between $659 and $1,082 per person for economy flights and $2,068 to $3,395 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 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 Selma, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RDU and stay in a Selma hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Selma is usually early to mid September.
Average Selma Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Selma for a week is $1,030-$1,912($147-$273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $931 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $76 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 Selma for a week is $2,226-$3,628($318-$518 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,862 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $76 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 Selma for a week is $3,382-$6,568($483-$938 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,724 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $109 to $125 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 $109 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 $120 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 $40.
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 $761-$2,129($109-$304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $931 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 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 $1,282-$3,298($183-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,862 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Selma for a week is $2,564-$6,020($366-$860 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,724 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible 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 $2,412-$8,405($345-$1,201 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $138 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,178 to $2,039 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $207 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 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 $4,206-$11,410($601-$1,630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $276 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,356 to $4,078 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $207 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Selma for a week is $8,412-$19,580($1,202-$2,797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $552 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,712 to $8,156 for first class
Lodging: $206 to $414 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Selma Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Selma is slightly lower 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 $1,082 average in late July to a low of $659 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $722. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Selma our data includes 838 originating airports, and 146 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Selma from an airport like Omsk Tsentralny (OMS) in Omsk (Russia) for an average $10,144 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $145.
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 $422, so you can easily save about 64% 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 $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $516 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.