The average price of a 7-day trip to Tennessee is $1,077 for a solo traveler, $1,626 for a couple, and $3,204 for a family of 4. Tennessee hotels range from $57 to $260 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tennessee (from all airports) are between $556 and $878 per person for economy flights and $1,746 to $2,757 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $89 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 Tennessee
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Tennessee and stay in a Tennessee hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tennessee is usually early to mid September.
Average Tennessee Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tennessee for a week is $1,130-$2,234($161-$319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $348 to $753 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tennessee for a week is $1,779-$3,609($254-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $696 to $1,505 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tennessee for a week is $3,571-$6,779($510-$968 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $175 to $355 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,392 to $3,010 for economy
Lodging: $159 to $209 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $175 to $214 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tennessee
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tennessee? The cheapest trip to Tennessee is about $114 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 $16 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 Tennessee for a week is $796-$1,985($114-$284 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $348 to $753 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $123 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tennessee for a week is $1,298-$3,045($185-$435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $696 to $1,505 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $123 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tennessee for a week is $2,590-$5,615($370-$802 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $175 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,392 to $3,010 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $115 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $186 to $230 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Tennessee cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tennessee Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tennessee.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tennessee for a week is $2,307-$10,356($330-$1,479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $177 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $882 to $1,869 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $610 to $1,208 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tennessee for a week is $3,799-$13,463($543-$1,923 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $174 to $354 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,765 to $3,737 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $610 to $1,208 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tennessee for a week is $7,590-$23,290($1,084-$3,327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $347 to $707 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,529 to $7,475 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $520 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $912 to $1,811 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tennessee Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tennessee is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tennessee 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.
Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
Flight Costs to Tennessee
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $878 average in late July to a low of $556 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $549. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tennessee our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Tennessee, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $322, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Tennessee can easily cost $328 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $657 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.