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How Much Does Memphis Cost?
A complete daily budget breakdown for Memphis, USA — from backpacker to luxury traveler.
Live pricing intelligence
$146 / night avg↑ 24% vs 4 weeks ago
Memphis rising fast — book soon or wait for a pullback.
Flight avg to Memphis: $249 per person · pricing snapshot 2d ago
Weekend trip$9283 nights + 2 round-trip flights
Our hotel price index
Across the 241 destinations we track, Memphis is the #108 most expensive for hotels — mid-priced on our index — at a median of $142/night.
Cheaper than Galapagos ($142) · Pricier than Zanzibar ($138).
See the full hotel price indexQuick Budget Summary
Budget
$65
/day
$455 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$140
/day
$980 for 7 days
Luxury
$340
/day
$2,380 for 7 days
Current Hotel Prices
Daily Cost Breakdown
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Luxury
Accommodation
$23
Hostels, guesthouses
$56
3-star hotels, Airbnb
$153
5-star hotels, boutiques
Food
$20
Street food, markets
$35
Casual restaurants
$68
Fine dining
Transport
$10
Public transit, walking
$21
Metro + occasional taxi
$51
Private transfers
Activities
$13
Free museums, parks
$28
Paid attractions, tours
$68
Private guides, VIP access
Total / Day
$65
$140
$340
Money-Saving Tips for Memphis
- Eat ribs at Rendezvous (in a downtown alley) or Central BBQ — both institutions serving dry-rub style
- Catch live blues at Rum Boogie Cafe or BB King's on Beale Street for the real experience
- Graceland is worth it: the jungle room, his jet planes, and the meditation garden grave are genuinely moving
- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is essential and powerful
- Visit during shoulder season (April to June, September to October) for the best balance of weather and prices
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