The average price of a 7-day trip to Champaign is $1,443 for a solo traveler, $2,592 for a couple, and $4,859 for a family of 4. Champaign hotels range from $55 to $245 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to University of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) are between $666 and $876 per person for economy flights and $2,090 to $2,749 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $81 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 Champaign, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMI and stay in a Champaign hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- May 28th to June 17th
- August 13th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Champaign is usually early to mid September.
Average Champaign Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Champaign for a week is $1,153-$2,009($165-$287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $442 to $788 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $79 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Champaign for a week is $2,316-$3,540($331-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $884 to $1,576 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $79 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Champaign for a week is $3,616-$6,728($517-$961 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,768 to $3,152 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $126 to $136 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Champaign
How cheap can you make a vacation to Champaign? The cheapest trip to Champaign is about $125 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $49.
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 Champaign for a week is $876-$1,615($125-$231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $442 to $788 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Champaign for a week is $1,458-$2,690($208-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $884 to $1,576 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Champaign for a week is $2,868-$5,164($410-$738 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,768 to $3,152 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Champaign cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Champaign Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Champaign.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Champaign for a week is $2,568-$8,156($367-$1,165 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,304 to $1,686 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Champaign for a week is $4,362-$11,032($623-$1,576 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $340 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,608 to $3,372 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Champaign for a week is $8,724-$19,952($1,246-$2,850 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $680 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,216 to $6,744 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Champaign Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Champaign is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Champaign 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.
Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Champaign.
Flight Costs to Champaign
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $876 average in mid December to a low of $666 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $489. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Champaign our data includes 173 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Champaign from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,498 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 $217.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Champaign, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $211, so you can easily save about 32% 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 Champaign can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $612 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.