Overview
Kentucky offers bourbon, horse country, and Mammoth Cave affordably. Budget travelers manage $55-75/day.
Daily Budget Breakdown
Budget ($55-75/day): Budget hotels ($25-40/night), casual dining ($12-18/day), free/cheap bourbon tastings.
Mid-Range ($110-160/day): Hotels ($50-100/night), restaurants ($22-35/day), distillery tours.
Luxury ($250-380+/day): Luxury hotels ($120-320+/night), fine dining ($45-70/day).
Where to Save
Free bourbon tastings. Mammoth Cave free entry. State park camping ($15-25). Louisville food affordable.
Where to Splurge
Bourbon Trail full tour ($20-50). Mammoth Cave extended tour ($30-60). Kentucky Derby ($50-300+). Horse farm tour ($15-30). Hot Brown in Louisville ($15-20).