The average price of a 7-day trip to Burlington is $1,394 for a solo traveler, $2,504 for a couple, and $4,694 for a family of 4. Burlington hotels range from $63 to $285 per night with an average of $135, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $740 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Quad City International Airport (MLI) are between $555 and $784 per person for economy flights and $1,742 to $2,460 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $84 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 Burlington, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MLI and stay in a Burlington hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Burlington is usually mid to late September.
Average Burlington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Burlington for a week is $1,139-$1,919($163-$274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $364 to $659 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Burlington for a week is $2,186-$3,416($312-$488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $728 to $1,318 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $3,488-$6,248($498-$893 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,456 to $2,636 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $210 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $179 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Burlington
How cheap can you make a vacation to Burlington? The cheapest trip to Burlington is about $124 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 $56.
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 Burlington for a week is $868-$2,068($124-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $364 to $659 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $63 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 Burlington for a week is $1,400-$3,056($200-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $728 to $1,318 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $63 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 Burlington for a week is $2,800-$5,464($400-$781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,456 to $2,636 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Burlington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Burlington Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Burlington.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Burlington for a week is $2,311-$11,474($330-$1,639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $899 to $1,918 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,406 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Burlington for a week is $3,812-$14,512($545-$2,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,798 to $3,836 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,406 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $7,624-$23,960($1,089-$3,423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,596 to $7,672 for first class
Lodging: $270 to $570 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,036 to $1,968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Burlington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Burlington is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Burlington 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.
Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington.
Flight Costs to Burlington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $784 average in mid December to a low of $555 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $489. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Burlington our data includes 325 originating airports, and 89 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Burlington from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,791 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 $172.
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 Burlington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $230, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Burlington can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $711 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.