The average price of a 7-day trip to Cape Girardeau is $1,637 for a solo traveler, $2,940 for a couple, and $5,512 for a family of 4. Cape Girardeau hotels range from $58 to $263 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $660 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) are between $462 and $1,363 per person for economy flights and $1,450 to $4,277 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $104 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 Cape Girardeau, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CGI and stay in a Cape Girardeau hotel:
- March 26th to July 8th
- July 30th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cape Girardeau is usually late August to early September.
Average Cape Girardeau Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cape Girardeau for a week is $1,102-$2,535($157-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $291 to $1,159 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cape Girardeau for a week is $2,078-$4,830($297-$690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $2,318 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cape Girardeau for a week is $3,286-$8,844($469-$1,263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $4,636 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cape Girardeau
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cape Girardeau? The cheapest trip to Cape Girardeau is about $106 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 $49.
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 Cape Girardeau for a week is $739-$2,607($106-$372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $291 to $1,159 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cape Girardeau for a week is $1,184-$4,074($169-$582 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $2,318 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cape Girardeau for a week is $2,368-$7,464($338-$1,066 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $4,636 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $266 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Cape Girardeau cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cape Girardeau Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cape Girardeau.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cape Girardeau for a week is $2,135-$13,722($305-$1,960 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $93 to $229 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $698 to $3,407 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cape Girardeau for a week is $3,484-$18,732($498-$2,676 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $186 to $458 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,396 to $6,814 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cape Girardeau for a week is $6,968-$33,108($995-$4,730 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $372 to $916 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,792 to $13,628 for first class
Lodging: $262 to $526 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $990 to $2,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cape Girardeau Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cape Girardeau is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cape Girardeau 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.
Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau.
Flight Costs to Cape Girardeau
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,363 average in early to mid December to a low of $462 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $587. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cape Girardeau our data includes 44 originating airports, and 42 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cape Girardeau from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,955 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Barkley Regional (PAH) in Paducah, KY (the United States) at an average of just $120.
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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cape Girardeau, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $901, so you can easily save about 195% 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 Cape Girardeau can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $656 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.