The average price of a 7-day trip to Southwest Alabama is $1,367 for a solo traveler, $2,455 for a couple, and $4,603 for a family of 4. Southwest Alabama hotels range from $57 to $260 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) are between $490 and $779 per person for economy flights and $1,538 to $2,445 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $70 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 Southwest Alabama, AL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PNS and stay in a Southwest Alabama hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southwest Alabama is usually mid to late September.
Average Southwest Alabama Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southwest Alabama for a week is $1,029-$1,926($147-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $359 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southwest Alabama for a week is $1,888-$3,312($270-$473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $718 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southwest Alabama for a week is $3,252-$5,760($465-$823 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,436 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $181 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southwest Alabama
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southwest Alabama? The cheapest trip to Southwest Alabama is about $115 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 $60 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 $49.
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 Southwest Alabama for a week is $807-$1,443($115-$206 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $359 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southwest Alabama for a week is $1,320-$2,406($189-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $718 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southwest Alabama for a week is $2,628-$4,536($375-$648 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,436 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Southwest Alabama cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southwest Alabama Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southwest Alabama.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southwest Alabama for a week is $2,234-$8,233($319-$1,176 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $140 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,005 to $1,973 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southwest Alabama for a week is $3,694-$11,186($528-$1,598 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $280 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,010 to $3,946 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southwest Alabama for a week is $7,388-$19,204($1,055-$2,743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,020 to $7,892 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $520 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southwest Alabama Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southwest Alabama is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southwest Alabama 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.
Southwest Alabama 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 Southwest Alabama 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 Southwest Alabama.
Flight Costs to Southwest Alabama
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $779 average in mid December to a low of $490 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $507. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southwest Alabama our data includes 456 originating airports, and 93 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southwest Alabama from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,198 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tampa International (TPA) in Tampa, FL (the United States) at an average of just $228.
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 Southwest Alabama, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $289, 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 Southwest Alabama can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $647 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.