The average price of a 7-day trip to Clear Lake is $1,530 for a solo traveler, $2,748 for a couple, and $5,152 for a family of 4. Clear Lake hotels range from $59 to $271 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $520 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 $52 to $74 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 Clear Lake, IA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALO and stay in a Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake is usually early September.

 

Average Clear Lake Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Clear Lake for a week is $1,279-$2,199($183-$314 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $411 to $817 for economy

Lodging: $84 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $118 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Clear Lake for a week is $2,242-$3,736($320-$534 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $822 to $1,634 for economy

Lodging: $84 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $118 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Clear Lake for a week is $4,090-$6,720($584-$960 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,644 to $3,268 for economy

Lodging: $168 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $165 to $230 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Clear Lake

How cheap can you make a vacation to Clear Lake? The cheapest trip to Clear Lake is about $123 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 $140 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 $48.

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 Clear Lake for a week is $860-$2,212($123-$316 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $411 to $817 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Clear Lake for a week is $1,432-$3,344($205-$478 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $822 to $1,634 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Clear Lake for a week is $2,864-$6,040($409-$863 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,644 to $3,268 for economy

Lodging: $96 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $210 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to Clear Lake cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Clear Lake Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Clear Lake.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Clear Lake for a week is $2,687-$8,827($384-$1,261 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,085 to $1,912 for first class

Lodging: $134 to $271 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $520 to $988 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Clear Lake for a week is $4,570-$11,726($653-$1,675 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,170 to $3,824 for first class

Lodging: $134 to $271 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $520 to $988 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Clear Lake for a week is $9,140-$21,082($1,306-$3,012 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $456 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,340 to $7,648 for first class

Lodging: $268 to $542 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $832 to $1,581 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Clear Lake Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Clear Lake is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Clear Lake 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.

Clear Lake 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Clear Lake 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Clear Lake.

 

Flight Costs to Clear Lake

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 Clear Lake our data includes 166 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Clear Lake 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $675 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.

 

 

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