The average price of a 7-day trip to Arnolds Park is $1,848 for a solo traveler, $3,319 for a couple, and $6,222 for a family of 4. Arnolds Park hotels range from $61 to $280 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) are between $525 and $811 per person for economy flights and $1,647 to $2,545 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $112 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 Arnolds Park, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FSD and stay in a Arnolds Park hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Arnolds Park is usually mid to late September.
Average Arnolds Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Arnolds Park for a week is $1,192-$2,870($170-$410 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $730 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $226 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Arnolds Park for a week is $2,218-$4,546($317-$649 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,460 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $226 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Arnolds Park for a week is $3,748-$7,952($535-$1,136 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,920 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $278 to $316 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Arnolds Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Arnolds Park? The cheapest trip to Arnolds Park is about $118 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 $160 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 $52.
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 Arnolds Park for a week is $826-$2,132($118-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $730 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Arnolds Park for a week is $1,340-$3,184($191-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,460 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Arnolds Park for a week is $2,680-$5,828($383-$833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,920 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Arnolds Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Arnolds Park Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Arnolds Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Arnolds Park for a week is $2,466-$11,765($352-$1,681 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $235 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $974 to $1,672 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $280 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Arnolds Park for a week is $4,098-$15,082($585-$2,155 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $470 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,948 to $3,344 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $280 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Arnolds Park for a week is $8,196-$25,094($1,171-$3,585 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $376 to $940 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,896 to $6,688 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $560 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,971 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Arnolds Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Arnolds Park is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Arnolds Park 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.
Arnolds Park 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 Arnolds Park 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Arnolds Park.
Flight Costs to Arnolds Park
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $811 average in late July to a low of $525 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $502. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Arnolds Park our data includes 336 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Arnolds Park from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,521 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $181.
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 Arnolds Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $286, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Arnolds Park can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $697 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.