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Memphis Trip Cost: How Much Does It Cost to Visit in 2026?

Daily budget guide for Memphis (prices in USD)Updated

  • Budget$70–$150 / day
  • Mid-range$150–$250 / day
  • Luxury$250–$375 / day
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Daily budget

What a day in Memphis costs

Budget

$70–$150 / day

Hostels or guesthouses, street food and markets, public transport.

Mid-range

$150–$250 / day

Comfortable hotels, sit-down restaurants, a few paid activities.

Luxury

$250–$375 / day

Boutique or five-star stays, fine dining, private tours and transfers.

Estimates are per person, per day, in USD.

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Estimated trip budget · USD

$1,050–$1,750

7 days · 1 traveler · Mid-range

Daily budget per person
$150–$250
Season adjustment
×1

An editorial estimate, not a booking quote. Daily budget × days × travelers × season adjustment. Add flights, insurance, and any costs outside the guide separately. Shared rooms and child rates may change your total.

Breakdown

Where the money goes

Daily cost by category and budget tier, in USD
CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
Stay$58$115$225
Eat$20$40$60
Do$10$10$50
Categories combined$88$165$335

Category figures are typical daily spends; the tier totals above them include everyday extras, so the two need not match to the unit.

Cost of living

Everyday prices

Prices
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Currency
USD
Exchange rate
$1

Typical prices at the time of research, in USD; expect variation by neighbourhood and season.

Seasonal pricing

Prices through the year

  • Low×0.85
  • High×1.15
  • Shoulder×0.95

Memphis costs 70-250 USD per day for travelers in 2026. Hotels average 80 USD/night, meals cost 20-40 USD, making Memphis moderately priced compared to other Southeast destinations. Budget travelers (70 USD/day): Stay in hostels (30 USD/night), eat at local restaurants (20 USD/meal), use public transport. Mid-range travelers (150 USD/day): Comfortable hotels (80 USD/night), varied dining (40 USD/meal), occasional taxis. Luxury travelers (250 USD/day): Premium hotels (200 USD/night), fine dining (60 USD/meal), private tours. Top money-saving tip: Try local diners and food trucks. Free activities include levitt shell free concert series – outdoor amphitheater hosting free concerts. Memphis ranks as moderately priced within Southeast, offering excellent value compared to regional averages.

Tips

Stretch your budget

Ways to save
  • Stay in Midtown, Cooper-Young, or other value areas instead of paying top downtown rates
  • Use local BBQ spots, diners, and lunch specials instead of restaurant-heavy days
  • Use MATA or concentrate your days by neighborhood instead of stacking rideshare costs
  • Build the trip around free walks, parks, and daytime Beale Street between paid music or museum tickets
  • Travel in spring or autumn for better room value than peak summer or holiday weeks
Budget tips
  • Memphis is fairly easy to keep affordable if you balance a few iconic music or museum stops with free street-level sightseeing, casual BBQ meals, and hotels outside the priciest downtown blocks.
Worth the splurge
  • Stay at The Peabody Hotel and watch the famous Duck March
  • Book a VIP backstage tour of Graceland
  • Dine at upscale spots like 1912 Grille or fine BBQ restaurants
  • Enjoy a luxury Mississippi riverboat dinner cruise
Free things to do
  • {"name": "Levitt Shell Free Concert Series", "tips": "Bring a picnic and blanket", "bestTime": "Spring and Fall", "description": "Outdoor amphitheater hosting free concerts"}
  • {"name": "Memphis Riverfront", "tips": "Visit Tom Lee Park for great photo opportunities", "bestTime": "Sunset", "description": "Walk along the Mississippi River and enjoy river views"}
  • {"name": "Overton Park", "tips": "Check out the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art's free days", "bestTime": "Weekday mornings", "description": "Large urban park with trails, lake, and free art museum"}
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How expensive is Memphis?

Daily costs €50-€100 per person

Best money-saving tips?

Use free attractions, travel by streetcar, and dine at local BBQ joints

Average meal cost?

Budget €8, mid-range €20, fine dining €40

Safety?

Generally safe in tourist areas, but take usual urban precautions after dark

Planning the trip? Read the full Memphis guide.

Updated Data: Editorial research · Published daily-cost surveys