The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Missouri is $1,281 for a solo traveler, $2,301 for a couple, and $4,313 for a family of 4. Central Missouri hotels range from $50 to $229 per night with an average of $89, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are between $650 and $882 per person for economy flights and $2,040 to $2,768 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $69 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 Missouri, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to COU and stay in a Central Missouri hotel:
- January 22nd to February 4th
- April 2nd to June 17th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Missouri is usually mid to late September.
Average Central Missouri Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Missouri for a week is $1,082-$1,731($155-$247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $439 to $732 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Missouri for a week is $2,202-$3,246($315-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,464 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Missouri for a week is $3,422-$5,868($489-$838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $2,928 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $105 to $129 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Missouri
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Missouri? The cheapest trip to Central Missouri is about $119 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 $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 Missouri for a week is $830-$1,898($119-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $439 to $732 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Missouri for a week is $1,402-$2,896($200-$414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,464 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Missouri for a week is $2,804-$5,252($401-$750 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $2,928 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Central Missouri cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Missouri 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 Missouri.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Missouri for a week is $2,108-$7,893($301-$1,128 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $138 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,911 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $229 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 Missouri for a week is $3,532-$10,770($505-$1,539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $276 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $3,822 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $229 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 Missouri for a week is $7,064-$18,528($1,009-$2,647 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $552 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,512 to $7,644 for first class
Lodging: $228 to $458 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,170 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Missouri Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Missouri is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Central Missouri.
Flight Costs to Central Missouri
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $882 average in mid December to a low of $650 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $464. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Missouri our data includes 193 originating airports, and 68 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Missouri from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,491 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 $227.
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 Missouri, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $232, so you can easily save about 36% 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 Missouri can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $571 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.