The average price of a 7-day trip to West Helena is $1,280 for a solo traveler, $2,299 for a couple, and $4,310 for a family of 4. West Helena hotels range from $46 to $208 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Memphis International Airport (MEM) are between $600 and $895 per person for economy flights and $1,883 to $2,809 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $65 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 West Helena, AR, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEM and stay in a West Helena hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in West Helena is usually mid to late September.
Average West Helena Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit West Helena for a week is $1,001-$1,822($143-$260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $379 to $761 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit West Helena for a week is $2,060-$3,306($294-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $758 to $1,522 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit West Helena for a week is $3,164-$5,836($452-$834 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,516 to $3,044 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to West Helena
How cheap can you make a vacation to West Helena? The cheapest trip to West Helena is about $105 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 $220 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 $40.
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 West Helena for a week is $738-$2,506($105-$358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $379 to $761 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit West Helena for a week is $1,236-$3,512($177-$502 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $758 to $1,522 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit West Helena for a week is $2,472-$6,424($353-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,516 to $3,044 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $352 to $400 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to West Helena cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury West Helena Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in West Helena.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit West Helena for a week is $1,842-$7,160($263-$1,023 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $769 to $1,781 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit West Helena for a week is $3,066-$9,760($438-$1,394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,538 to $3,562 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit West Helena for a week is $6,132-$16,784($876-$2,398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,076 to $7,124 for first class
Lodging: $206 to $416 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
West Helena Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in West Helena is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in West Helena 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.
West Helena 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 West Helena 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in West Helena.
Flight Costs to West Helena
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $895 average in late July to a low of $600 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $558. These prices are based on millions of flights. For West Helena our data includes 517 originating airports, and 127 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to West Helena from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $4,722 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In West Helena, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $295, so you can easily save about 49% 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 West Helena can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $519 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.