The average price of a 7-day trip to Abilene is $1,482 for a solo traveler, $2,662 for a couple, and $4,990 for a family of 4. Abilene hotels range from $46 to $211 per night with an average of $62, while most vacation rentals will cost $270 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are between $641 and $1,014 per person for economy flights and $2,011 to $3,182 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $74 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 Abilene, KS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCI and stay in a Abilene hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Abilene is usually mid to late September.
Average Abilene Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Abilene for a week is $990-$2,181($141-$312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Abilene for a week is $2,046-$3,814($292-$545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Abilene for a week is $3,216-$6,852($459-$979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $153 to $188 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Abilene
How cheap can you make a vacation to Abilene? The cheapest trip to Abilene is about $112 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 $269 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 $39.
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 Abilene for a week is $782-$3,012($112-$430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $269 to $309 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Abilene for a week is $1,330-$4,170($190-$596 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $269 to $309 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Abilene for a week is $2,660-$7,596($380-$1,085 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $404 to $494 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Abilene cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Abilene Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Abilene.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Abilene for a week is $2,233-$8,881($319-$1,269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,253 to $2,301 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $211 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Abilene for a week is $3,836-$12,218($548-$1,745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,506 to $4,602 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $211 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Abilene for a week is $7,672-$21,664($1,096-$3,095 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,012 to $9,204 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $422 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Abilene Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Abilene is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Abilene 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.
Abilene 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 Abilene 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 Abilene.
Flight Costs to Abilene
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,014 average in late July to a low of $641 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $699. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Abilene our data includes 676 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Abilene from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $9,478 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) in Cincinnati, OH (the United States) at an average of just $202.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Abilene, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $373, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Abilene can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $527 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.