The average price of a 7-day trip to Cherokee is $1,558 for a solo traveler, $2,798 for a couple, and $5,246 for a family of 4. Cherokee hotels range from $51 to $232 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sioux Gateway/Col. Bud Day Field Airport (SUX) are between $569 and $808 per person for economy flights and $1,786 to $2,536 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $91 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 Cherokee, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SUX and stay in a Cherokee hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- June 4th to June 17th
- August 6th to October 14th (except the week of August 20th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cherokee is usually early September.
Average Cherokee Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cherokee for a week is $1,041-$2,286($149-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $439 to $719 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cherokee for a week is $1,964-$3,820($281-$546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,438 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cherokee for a week is $3,408-$6,822($487-$975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $2,876 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $178 to $233 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cherokee
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cherokee? The cheapest trip to Cherokee 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 $300 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 Cherokee for a week is $830-$3,025($119-$432 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $439 to $719 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cherokee for a week is $1,402-$4,010($200-$573 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,438 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cherokee for a week is $2,804-$7,204($401-$1,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $2,876 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $544 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Cherokee cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cherokee Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cherokee.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cherokee for a week is $2,123-$7,780($303-$1,111 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,027 to $1,754 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 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 Cherokee for a week is $3,556-$10,808($508-$1,544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,054 to $3,508 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 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 Cherokee for a week is $7,112-$19,714($1,016-$2,816 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,108 to $7,016 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $464 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,267 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cherokee Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cherokee is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cherokee 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.
Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Cherokee.
Flight Costs to Cherokee
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $808 average in mid December to a low of $569 in early September. Median flight price is $442. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cherokee our data includes 118 originating airports, and 57 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cherokee from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $6,564 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nashville International (BNA) in Nashville, TN (the United States) at an average of just $308.
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 Cherokee, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $239, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Cherokee can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $577 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.