The average price of a 7-day trip to Algona is $1,335 for a solo traveler, $2,398 for a couple, and $4,495 for a family of 4. Algona hotels range from $49 to $223 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $260 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) are between $505 and $918 per person for economy flights and $1,585 to $2,881 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $67 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 Algona, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALO and stay in a Algona hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th
- May 28th to June 17th
- August 6th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Algona is usually early September.
Average Algona Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Algona for a week is $1,018-$1,880($145-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $799 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Algona for a week is $1,876-$3,386($268-$484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,598 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Algona for a week is $3,166-$6,296($452-$899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,196 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $81 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Algona
How cheap can you make a vacation to Algona? The cheapest trip to Algona is about $113 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 $41.
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 Algona for a week is $790-$2,618($113-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $799 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Algona for a week is $1,334-$3,676($191-$525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,598 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Algona for a week is $2,668-$6,416($381-$917 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,196 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $308 to $364 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Algona cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Algona Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Algona.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Algona for a week is $2,408-$5,763($344-$823 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $147 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $1,614 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $223 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Algona for a week is $4,150-$8,406($593-$1,201 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $294 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,392 to $3,228 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $223 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Algona for a week is $8,300-$15,564($1,186-$2,223 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $588 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,784 to $6,456 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $446 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $364 to $832 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Algona Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Algona is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Algona 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.
Algona 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 Algona 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Algona.
Flight Costs to Algona
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $918 average in mid December to a low of $505 in early September. Median flight price is $446. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Algona our data includes 166 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Algona from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $5,979 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like James M Cox/Dayton International (DAY) in Dayton, OH (the United States) at an average of just $316.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Algona, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $412, so you can easily save about 82% 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 Algona can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $557 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.