The average price of a 7-day trip to Shelby is $1,668 for a solo traveler, $2,996 for a couple, and $5,616 for a family of 4. Shelby hotels range from $58 to $268 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are between $701 and $1,114 per person for economy flights and $2,200 to $3,496 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $78 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 Shelby, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CLT and stay in a Shelby hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shelby is usually early to mid September.
Average Shelby Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shelby for a week is $1,128-$2,498($161-$357 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $902 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $143 to $175 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shelby for a week is $2,512-$4,370($359-$624 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,804 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $143 to $175 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shelby for a week is $3,804-$7,472($543-$1,067 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $3,608 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $229 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shelby
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shelby? The cheapest trip to Shelby is about $120 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 $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 Shelby for a week is $838-$2,237($120-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $902 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shelby for a week is $1,388-$3,454($198-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,804 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shelby for a week is $2,776-$6,500($397-$929 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $3,608 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $272 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Shelby cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shelby Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shelby.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shelby for a week is $2,485-$16,399($355-$2,343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $140 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $966 to $2,219 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $268 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shelby for a week is $4,172-$19,598($596-$2,800 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $280 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,932 to $4,438 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $268 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shelby for a week is $8,344-$32,596($1,192-$4,657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,864 to $8,876 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $536 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shelby Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shelby is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shelby 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.
Shelby 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 Shelby 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Shelby.
Flight Costs to Shelby
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,114 average in late July to a low of $701 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $722. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shelby our data includes 852 originating airports, and 147 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shelby from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $10,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Raleigh County Memorial (BKW) in Beckley, WV (the United States) at an average of just $91.
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 Shelby, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $414, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Shelby can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $668 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.