The average price of a 7-day trip to Clarion is $1,977 for a solo traveler, $3,551 for a couple, and $6,657 for a family of 4. Clarion hotels range from $70 to $317 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $360 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) are between $505 and $918 per person for economy flights and $1,585 to $2,881 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 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 Clarion, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALO and stay in a Clarion hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th
- May 28th to June 17th
- August 6th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Clarion is usually early September.
Average Clarion Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Clarion for a week is $1,338-$3,013($191-$430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $744 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $222 to $272 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Clarion for a week is $2,294-$4,742($328-$677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,488 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $222 to $272 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Clarion for a week is $4,212-$8,134($602-$1,162 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $2,976 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $234 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $355 to $435 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Clarion
How cheap can you make a vacation to Clarion? The cheapest trip to Clarion is about $134 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 $360 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 $58.
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 Clarion for a week is $941-$3,515($134-$502 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $744 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $400 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Clarion for a week is $1,534-$4,630($219-$661 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,488 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $400 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Clarion for a week is $3,068-$7,820($438-$1,117 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $2,976 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $576 to $560 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Clarion cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Clarion Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Clarion.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Clarion for a week is $2,759-$10,946($394-$1,564 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,138 to $2,106 for first class
Lodging: $157 to $317 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Clarion for a week is $4,576-$14,452($654-$2,065 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,276 to $4,212 for first class
Lodging: $157 to $317 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Clarion for a week is $9,152-$24,440($1,307-$3,491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,552 to $8,424 for first class
Lodging: $314 to $634 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $868 to $1,736 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Clarion Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Clarion is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Clarion 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.
Clarion 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 Clarion 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 Clarion.
Flight Costs to Clarion
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $918 average in mid December to a low of $505 in early September. Median flight price is $446. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Clarion our data includes 166 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Clarion from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $5,979 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like James M Cox/Dayton International (DAY) in Dayton, OH (the United States) at an average of just $316.
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 Clarion, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $412, so you can easily save about 82% 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 Clarion can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $791 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.