The average price of a 7-day trip to Colfax is $1,691 for a solo traveler, $3,037 for a couple, and $5,694 for a family of 4. Colfax hotels range from $76 to $345 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are between $588 and $892 per person for economy flights and $1,845 to $2,799 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $94 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 Colfax, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DSM and stay in a Colfax hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Colfax is usually early to mid September.
Average Colfax Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Colfax for a week is $1,540-$2,403($220-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $767 for economy
Lodging: $127 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $133 to $163 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Colfax for a week is $2,722-$4,078($389-$583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,534 for economy
Lodging: $127 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $133 to $163 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Colfax for a week is $4,228-$7,266($604-$1,038 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,068 for economy
Lodging: $254 to $254 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $186 to $261 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Colfax
How cheap can you make a vacation to Colfax? The cheapest trip to Colfax is about $140 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 $180 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 $65.
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 Colfax for a week is $979-$2,486($140-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $767 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Colfax for a week is $1,568-$3,652($224-$522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,534 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Colfax for a week is $3,136-$6,512($448-$930 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,068 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $152 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $252 to $308 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Colfax cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Colfax Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Colfax.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Colfax for a week is $3,006-$10,835($429-$1,548 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $123 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,119 to $2,286 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Colfax for a week is $4,986-$14,374($712-$2,053 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $246 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,238 to $4,572 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Colfax for a week is $9,972-$24,368($1,425-$3,481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $492 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,476 to $9,144 for first class
Lodging: $342 to $690 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,702 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Colfax Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Colfax is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Colfax 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.
Colfax 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 Colfax 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 Colfax.
Flight Costs to Colfax
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $892 average in late July to a low of $588 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Colfax our data includes 473 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Colfax from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,341 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $184.
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 Colfax, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $303, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Colfax can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $861 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.