The average price of a 7-day trip to Bloomington is $1,732 for a solo traveler, $3,111 for a couple, and $5,832 for a family of 4. Bloomington hotels range from $58 to $264 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are between $616 and $982 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $3,082 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $105 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, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IND and stay in a Bloomington hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bloomington is usually mid to late September.
Average Bloomington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bloomington for a week is $1,217-$2,585($174-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $884 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $161 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 $2,372-$4,400($339-$629 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,768 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $161 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bloomington for a week is $3,932-$7,826($562-$1,118 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,536 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $183 to $225 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 $126 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 Bloomington for a week is $879-$1,732($126-$247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $884 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 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 $1,446-$2,924($207-$418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,768 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bloomington for a week is $2,772-$5,632($396-$805 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,536 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder 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 $2,237-$9,016($320-$1,288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $221 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $917 to $2,069 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 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 $3,826-$12,632($547-$1,805 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $442 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,834 to $4,138 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bloomington for a week is $7,652-$22,564($1,093-$3,223 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $884 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,668 to $8,276 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $528 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,350 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bloomington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bloomington is higher 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Bloomington.
Flight Costs to Bloomington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $982 average in late July to a low of $616 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $666. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bloomington our data includes 643 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bloomington from an airport like Balandino (CEK) in Chelyabinsk (Russia) for an average $11,783 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 $210.
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 Bloomington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, so you can easily save about 60% 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 $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $658 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.