The average price of a 7-day trip to Carter Lake is $1,557 for a solo traveler, $2,796 for a couple, and $5,242 for a family of 4. Carter Lake hotels range from $59 to $269 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA) are between $568 and $902 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,830 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $100 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 Carter Lake, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OMA and stay in a Carter Lake hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carter Lake is usually early to mid September.
Average Carter Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carter Lake for a week is $1,130-$2,250($161-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $722 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $138 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Carter Lake for a week is $2,122-$4,032($303-$576 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,444 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $138 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carter Lake for a week is $3,584-$7,020($512-$1,003 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $2,888 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $207 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Carter Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Carter Lake? The cheapest trip to Carter Lake is about $123 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 $80 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 $51.
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 Carter Lake for a week is $863-$1,757($123-$251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $722 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carter Lake for a week is $1,420-$2,794($203-$399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,444 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carter Lake for a week is $2,840-$5,300($406-$757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $2,888 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Carter Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Carter Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carter Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Carter Lake for a week is $2,200-$10,621($314-$1,517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $927 to $1,689 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Carter Lake for a week is $3,596-$13,850($514-$1,979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,854 to $3,378 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Carter Lake for a week is $7,192-$23,266($1,027-$3,324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,708 to $6,756 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $538 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,725 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Carter Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Carter Lake is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carter Lake 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.
Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake 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 Carter Lake.
Flight Costs to Carter Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $902 average in mid December to a low of $568 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carter Lake our data includes 532 originating airports, and 113 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carter Lake from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,153 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 $237.
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 Carter Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $335, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Carter Lake can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $670 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.