The average price of a 7-day trip to Tuscaloosa is $2,480 for a solo traveler, $4,454 for a couple, and $8,350 for a family of 4. Tuscaloosa hotels range from $78 to $355 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are between $590 and $843 per person for economy flights and $1,851 to $2,645 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $70 to $115 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 Tuscaloosa, AL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BHM and stay in a Tuscaloosa hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tuscaloosa is usually early to mid September.
Average Tuscaloosa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tuscaloosa for a week is $1,345-$3,973($192-$568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $115 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $387 to $750 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $329 to $403 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tuscaloosa for a week is $2,628-$5,714($375-$816 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $230 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $774 to $1,500 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $329 to $403 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tuscaloosa for a week is $4,444-$9,850($635-$1,407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $460 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,548 to $3,000 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $260 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $494 to $605 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tuscaloosa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tuscaloosa? The cheapest trip to Tuscaloosa is about $141 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 $180 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 $66.
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 Tuscaloosa for a week is $986-$2,483($141-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $387 to $750 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tuscaloosa for a week is $1,576-$3,646($225-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $774 to $1,500 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tuscaloosa for a week is $3,152-$6,764($450-$966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,548 to $3,000 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $156 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $352 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Tuscaloosa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tuscaloosa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tuscaloosa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tuscaloosa for a week is $3,027-$15,056($432-$2,151 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $219 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $991 to $1,523 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $355 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tuscaloosa for a week is $4,998-$18,112($714-$2,587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $438 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,982 to $3,046 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $355 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tuscaloosa for a week is $9,996-$30,224($1,428-$4,318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $560 to $876 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,964 to $6,092 for first class
Lodging: $352 to $710 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tuscaloosa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tuscaloosa is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tuscaloosa 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.
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa.
Flight Costs to Tuscaloosa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $843 average in late July to a low of $590 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $535. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tuscaloosa our data includes 461 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tuscaloosa from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,256 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $183.
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 Tuscaloosa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $253, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Tuscaloosa can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $885 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.