The average price of a 7-day trip to Townsend is $1,913 for a solo traveler, $3,436 for a couple, and $6,441 for a family of 4. Townsend hotels range from $72 to $329 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $560 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 $58 to $134 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 Townsend, TN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TYS and stay in a Townsend 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 Townsend is usually early to mid September.
Average Townsend Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Townsend for a week is $1,305-$2,888($186-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $696 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $163 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $171 to $209 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Townsend for a week is $2,442-$4,870($349-$696 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,392 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $163 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $171 to $209 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Townsend for a week is $4,152-$8,492($593-$1,213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,784 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $326 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $257 to $314 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Townsend
How cheap can you make a vacation to Townsend? The cheapest trip to Townsend is about $134 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 $80 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 $64.
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 Townsend for a week is $938-$1,801($134-$257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $696 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Townsend for a week is $1,492-$2,882($213-$412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,392 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Townsend for a week is $2,888-$5,332($413-$762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,784 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Townsend cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Townsend Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Townsend.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Townsend for a week is $2,921-$9,775($417-$1,396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $268 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $993 to $1,851 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $329 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Townsend for a week is $4,810-$13,502($687-$1,929 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $536 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,986 to $3,702 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $329 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Townsend for a week is $9,620-$24,586($1,374-$3,512 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $1,072 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,972 to $7,404 for first class
Lodging: $344 to $658 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,613 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Townsend Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Townsend is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Townsend 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.
Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend.
Flight Costs to Townsend
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 Townsend our data includes 464 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Townsend 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 Townsend, 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 Townsend can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $819 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.