The average price of a 7-day trip to Ames is $1,398 for a solo traveler, $2,511 for a couple, and $4,707 for a family of 4. Ames hotels range from $44 to $198 per night with an average of $41, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Santiago Airport (SCQ) are between $939 and $1,377 per person for economy flights and $2,947 to $4,321 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $57 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 Ames, ES
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SCQ and stay in a Ames hotel:
- January 1st to May 6th (except the week of April 2nd)
- October 8th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ames is usually mid January.
Average Ames Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ames for a week is $1,051-$2,060($150-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $503 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ames for a week is $2,608-$4,056($373-$579 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,006 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ames for a week is $3,328-$7,232($475-$1,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,012 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $98 to $119 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ames
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ames? The cheapest trip to Ames is about $105 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 6% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 Ames for a week is $735-$1,688($105-$241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $503 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ames for a week is $1,350-$3,076($193-$439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,006 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ames for a week is $2,628-$6,080($375-$869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,012 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Ames cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ames Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ames.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ames for a week is $2,260-$9,195($323-$1,314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,273 to $3,159 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $198 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ames for a week is $3,932-$13,110($562-$1,873 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,546 to $6,318 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $198 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ames for a week is $7,864-$24,108($1,123-$3,444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,092 to $12,636 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $396 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ames Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ames is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ames 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.
Ames 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 Ames 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Ames.
Flight Costs to Ames
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,377 average in mid December to a low of $939 in mid January. Median flight price is $944. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ames our data includes 110 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ames from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $8,550 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas (MAD) in Madrid (Spain) at an average of just $67.
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 Ames, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $438, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Ames can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $492 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.