The average price of a 7-day trip to Box Elder is $1,458 for a solo traveler, $2,619 for a couple, and $4,909 for a family of 4. Box Elder hotels range from $60 to $273 per night with an average of $106, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are between $523 and $795 per person for economy flights and $1,641 to $2,495 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $101 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 Box Elder, SD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RAP and stay in a Box Elder hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Box Elder is usually mid to late September.
Average Box Elder Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Box Elder for a week is $1,179-$2,081($168-$297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $636 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Box Elder for a week is $2,202-$3,742($315-$535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,272 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Box Elder for a week is $3,804-$6,584($543-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,544 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $162 to $185 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Box Elder
How cheap can you make a vacation to Box Elder? The cheapest trip to Box Elder is about $119 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 $140 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 $50.
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 Box Elder for a week is $834-$1,911($119-$273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $636 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Box Elder for a week is $1,368-$2,862($195-$409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,272 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Box Elder for a week is $2,736-$5,148($391-$735 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,544 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Box Elder cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Box Elder Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Box Elder.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Box Elder for a week is $2,325-$16,236($332-$2,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $222 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $809 to $1,482 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Box Elder for a week is $3,834-$19,272($548-$2,753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $444 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,618 to $2,964 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Box Elder for a week is $7,668-$33,264($1,095-$4,752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $400 to $888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,236 to $5,928 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $546 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Box Elder Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Box Elder is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Box Elder 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.
Box Elder 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 Box Elder 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 Box Elder.
Flight Costs to Box Elder
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $795 average in mid December to a low of $523 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $498. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Box Elder our data includes 275 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Box Elder from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,284 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $222.
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 Box Elder, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $272, 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 Box Elder can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $681 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.