The average price of a 7-day trip to Carroll is $1,291 for a solo traveler, $2,319 for a couple, and $4,347 for a family of 4. Carroll hotels range from $48 to $217 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are between $588 and $892 per person for economy flights and $1,845 to $2,799 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $63 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 Carroll, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DSM and stay in a Carroll hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carroll is usually early to mid September.
Average Carroll Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carroll for a week is $1,038-$1,835($148-$262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Carroll for a week is $2,066-$3,302($295-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carroll for a week is $3,270-$5,756($467-$822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $148 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Carroll
How cheap can you make a vacation to Carroll? The cheapest trip to Carroll is about $107 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 $240 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 $39.
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 Carroll for a week is $746-$2,630($107-$376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carroll for a week is $1,258-$3,640($180-$520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carroll for a week is $2,516-$6,308($359-$901 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $336 to $378 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Carroll cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Carroll Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carroll.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Carroll for a week is $2,269-$6,911($324-$987 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,096 to $2,016 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Carroll for a week is $3,890-$9,718($556-$1,388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,192 to $4,032 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Carroll for a week is $7,780-$16,976($1,111-$2,425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,384 to $8,064 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $434 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $958 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Carroll Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Carroll is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carroll 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.
Carroll 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 Carroll 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Carroll.
Flight Costs to Carroll
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $892 average in late July to a low of $588 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carroll our data includes 473 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carroll from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,341 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 $184.
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 Carroll, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $303, 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 Carroll can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $542 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.