The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Indiana is $1,475 for a solo traveler, $2,649 for a couple, and $4,966 for a family of 4. Central Indiana hotels range from $53 to $240 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are between $616 and $982 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $3,082 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $98 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 Indiana, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IND and stay in a Central Indiana hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Indiana is usually mid to late September.
Average Central Indiana Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Indiana for a week is $1,084-$2,127($155-$304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $805 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Indiana for a week is $2,148-$3,972($307-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Indiana for a week is $3,418-$7,140($488-$1,020 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $131 to $159 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Indiana
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Indiana? The cheapest trip to Central Indiana is about $118 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 $127 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 Indiana for a week is $823-$2,027($118-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $805 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $127 to $157 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Indiana for a week is $1,376-$3,112($197-$445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $127 to $157 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Indiana for a week is $2,752-$5,756($393-$822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $191 to $236 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Central Indiana cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Indiana 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 Indiana.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Indiana for a week is $2,492-$8,491($356-$1,213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $186 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,239 to $2,149 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $240 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Indiana for a week is $4,270-$11,942($610-$1,706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $372 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,478 to $4,298 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $240 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Indiana for a week is $8,540-$20,860($1,220-$2,980 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $744 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,956 to $8,596 for first class
Lodging: $238 to $480 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Indiana Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Indiana is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.
Flight Costs to Central Indiana
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $982 average in late July to a low of $616 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $666. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Indiana our data includes 643 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Indiana from an airport like Balandino (CEK) in Chelyabinsk (Russia) for an average $11,783 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $210.
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 Central Indiana, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Indiana can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $597 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.