The average price of a 7-day trip to Shelbyville is $3,260 for a solo traveler, $5,855 for a couple, and $10,976 for a family of 4. Shelbyville hotels range from $54 to $248 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) are between $552 and $909 per person for economy flights and $1,732 to $2,852 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $90 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 Shelbyville, KY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SDF and stay in a Shelbyville hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shelbyville is usually early to mid September.
Average Shelbyville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shelbyville for a week is $1,192-$5,729($170-$818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $791 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $588 to $718 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shelbyville for a week is $2,196-$7,386($314-$1,055 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,582 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $588 to $718 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shelbyville for a week is $3,676-$12,578($525-$1,797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $3,164 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $941 to $1,149 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shelbyville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shelbyville? The cheapest trip to Shelbyville is about $113 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 $45.
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 Shelbyville for a week is $790-$2,098($113-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $791 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $54 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 Shelbyville for a week is $1,310-$3,176($187-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,582 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $54 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 Shelbyville for a week is $2,620-$5,944($374-$849 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $3,164 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $272 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Shelbyville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shelbyville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shelbyville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shelbyville for a week is $2,284-$16,209($326-$2,316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $198 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,000 to $2,223 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shelbyville for a week is $3,830-$19,818($547-$2,831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $396 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,000 to $4,446 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shelbyville for a week is $7,660-$34,596($1,094-$4,942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $792 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,000 to $8,892 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $496 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shelbyville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shelbyville is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shelbyville 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.
Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville.
Flight Costs to Shelbyville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $909 average in late July to a low of $552 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $588. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shelbyville our data includes 508 originating airports, and 110 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shelbyville from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,841 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $193.
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 Shelbyville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $357, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Shelbyville can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $617 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.