The average price of a 7-day trip to Bloomington is $1,264 for a solo traveler, $2,270 for a couple, and $4,256 for a family of 4. Bloomington hotels range from $35 to $210 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) are between $575 and $875 per person for economy flights and $1,804 to $2,746 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $76 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 Bloomington, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BMI and stay in a Bloomington hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bloomington is usually early September.
Average Bloomington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bloomington for a week is $1,059-$1,831($151-$262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $735 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bloomington for a week is $2,072-$3,378($296-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,470 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bloomington for a week is $3,414-$6,124($488-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $2,940 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bloomington
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bloomington? The cheapest trip to Bloomington is about $99 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 $120 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 $29.
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 Bloomington for a week is $696-$1,820($99-$260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $735 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bloomington for a week is $1,218-$2,800($174-$400 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,470 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bloomington for a week is $2,436-$5,264($348-$752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $2,940 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Bloomington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bloomington Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bloomington.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bloomington for a week is $2,067-$9,680($295-$1,383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $883 to $1,720 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $210 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bloomington for a week is $3,510-$12,520($501-$1,789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,766 to $3,440 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $210 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bloomington for a week is $7,020-$20,936($1,003-$2,991 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,532 to $6,880 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $420 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,596 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bloomington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bloomington is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bloomington 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.
Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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 Bloomington.
Flight Costs to Bloomington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $875 average in mid December to a low of $575 in early September. Median flight price is $484. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bloomington our data includes 248 originating airports, and 86 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bloomington from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,325 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $230.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bloomington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Bloomington can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $524 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.