The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Illinois is $1,561 for a solo traveler, $2,804 for a couple, and $5,256 for a family of 4. Central Illinois hotels range from $50 to $228 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Decatur Airport (DEC) are between $873 and $1,143 per person for economy flights and $2,739 to $3,587 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $94 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 Central Illinois, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DEC and stay in a Central Illinois hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- March 26th to June 17th (except the week of May 7th)
- September 10th to September 23rd
- October 15th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Illinois is usually mid April.
Average Central Illinois Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Illinois for a week is $1,124-$2,252($161-$322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $466 to $1,006 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Illinois for a week is $2,684-$4,190($383-$599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $932 to $2,012 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Illinois for a week is $3,740-$7,664($534-$1,095 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,864 to $4,024 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Illinois
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Illinois? The cheapest trip to Central Illinois 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 $120 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 $45.
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 Central Illinois for a week is $869-$2,112($124-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $466 to $1,006 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Illinois for a week is $1,468-$3,384($210-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $932 to $2,012 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Illinois for a week is $2,936-$6,264($419-$895 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,864 to $4,024 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Central Illinois cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Illinois Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Illinois.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Illinois for a week is $2,277-$9,227($325-$1,318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,067 to $2,958 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $228 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Illinois for a week is $3,876-$13,438($554-$1,920 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,134 to $5,916 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $228 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Illinois for a week is $7,752-$24,872($1,107-$3,553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,268 to $11,832 for first class
Lodging: $226 to $456 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Illinois Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Illinois is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Illinois 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.
Central Illinois 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 Central Illinois 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 Central Illinois.
Flight Costs to Central Illinois
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,143 average in early to mid August to a low of $873 in mid April. Median flight price is $536. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Illinois our data includes 59 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Illinois from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,277 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Louis Lambert International (STL) in St. Louis, MO (the United States) at an average of just $59.
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 Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Central Illinois, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $269, so you can easily save about 31% 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 Central Illinois can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $569 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.