The average price of a 7-day trip to Southern Louisiana is $1,539 for a solo traveler, $2,764 for a couple, and $5,182 for a family of 4. Southern Louisiana hotels range from $60 to $275 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lafayette Regional Paul Fournet Field Airport (LFT) are between $576 and $867 per person for economy flights and $1,807 to $2,721 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $88 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 Southern Louisiana, LA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LFT and stay in a Southern Louisiana hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southern Louisiana is usually mid to late September.
Average Southern Louisiana Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southern Louisiana for a week is $1,295-$2,200($185-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $780 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southern Louisiana for a week is $2,380-$3,770($340-$539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,560 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southern Louisiana for a week is $3,908-$7,192($558-$1,027 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $3,120 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $268 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southern Louisiana
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southern Louisiana? The cheapest trip to Southern Louisiana is about $125 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $64 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 $50.
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 Southern Louisiana for a week is $878-$1,666($125-$238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $780 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southern Louisiana for a week is $1,456-$2,768($208-$395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,560 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southern Louisiana for a week is $2,888-$5,254($413-$751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $3,120 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $141 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Southern Louisiana cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southern Louisiana Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southern Louisiana.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southern Louisiana for a week is $2,708-$9,150($387-$1,307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $185 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,122 to $2,215 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southern Louisiana for a week is $4,600-$12,660($657-$1,809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $370 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,244 to $4,430 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southern Louisiana for a week is $9,200-$22,500($1,314-$3,214 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $740 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,488 to $8,860 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $550 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $658 to $1,410 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southern Louisiana Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southern Louisiana is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southern Louisiana 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.
Southern Louisiana 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 Southern Louisiana 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 Southern Louisiana.
Flight Costs to Southern Louisiana
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $867 average in mid December to a low of $576 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $497. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southern Louisiana our data includes 273 originating airports, and 73 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southern Louisiana from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,040 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Memphis International (MEM) in Memphis, TN (the United States) at an average of just $257.
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 Southern Louisiana, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $290, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Southern Louisiana can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $686 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.