The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Kansas is $1,352 for a solo traveler, $2,428 for a couple, and $4,552 for a family of 4. Central Kansas hotels range from $54 to $245 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are between $641 and $1,014 per person for economy flights and $2,011 to $3,182 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $82 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 Kansas, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCI and stay in a Central Kansas hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Kansas is usually mid to late September.
Average Central Kansas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Kansas for a week is $1,131-$2,021($162-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $811 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 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 Central Kansas for a week is $2,292-$3,812($327-$545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,622 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 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 Central Kansas for a week is $3,708-$6,620($530-$946 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,244 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $148 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Kansas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Kansas? The cheapest trip to Central Kansas is about $97 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 $20 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 $43.
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 Kansas for a week is $682-$1,422($97-$203 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $811 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Kansas for a week is $1,244-$2,520($178-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,622 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Kansas for a week is $2,416-$5,040($345-$720 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,244 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Central Kansas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Kansas 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 Kansas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Kansas for a week is $2,383-$8,252($340-$1,179 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,021 to $2,352 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Kansas for a week is $4,034-$11,752($576-$1,679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,042 to $4,704 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Kansas for a week is $8,068-$21,602($1,153-$3,086 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,084 to $9,408 for first class
Lodging: $244 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,267 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Kansas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Kansas is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.
Flight Costs to Central Kansas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,014 average in late July to a low of $641 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $699. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Kansas our data includes 676 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Kansas from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $9,478 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) in Cincinnati, OH (the United States) at an average of just $202.
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 Wednesday, 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 Kansas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $373, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Kansas can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $611 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.