The average price of a 7-day trip to Sweetwater is $1,405 for a solo traveler, $2,523 for a couple, and $4,731 for a family of 4. Sweetwater hotels range from $43 to $194 per night with an average of $46, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are between $548 and $870 per person for economy flights and $1,720 to $2,730 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 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 Sweetwater, TN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TYS and stay in a Sweetwater hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sweetwater is usually early to mid September.
Average Sweetwater Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sweetwater for a week is $879-$2,117($126-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $740 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sweetwater for a week is $1,848-$3,600($264-$514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,480 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sweetwater for a week is $2,964-$6,320($423-$903 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,960 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $183 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sweetwater
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sweetwater? The cheapest trip to Sweetwater is about $99 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 $200 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 $36.
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 Sweetwater for a week is $693-$2,344($99-$335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $740 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sweetwater for a week is $1,170-$3,308($167-$473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,480 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sweetwater for a week is $2,340-$5,926($334-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,960 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $86 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $280 to $345 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Sweetwater cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sweetwater Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sweetwater.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sweetwater for a week is $2,106-$11,163($301-$1,595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,033 to $1,606 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $194 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sweetwater for a week is $3,636-$13,686($519-$1,955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,066 to $3,212 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $194 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sweetwater for a week is $7,272-$23,916($1,039-$3,417 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,132 to $6,424 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $388 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,152 to $2,304 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sweetwater Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sweetwater is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sweetwater 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.
Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater.
Flight Costs to Sweetwater
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $870 average in late July to a low of $548 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $558. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sweetwater our data includes 464 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sweetwater from an airport like Wattay International (VTE) in Vientiane (Laos) for an average $6,434 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 $181.
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 Sweetwater, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $322, 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 Sweetwater can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $484 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.