The average price of a 7-day trip to Columbia is $1,512 for a solo traveler, $2,716 for a couple, and $5,091 for a family of 4. Columbia hotels range from $62 to $281 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are between $636 and $1,035 per person for economy flights and $1,996 to $3,248 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $104 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 Columbia, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STL and stay in a Columbia hotel:
- January 15th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Columbia is usually mid to late September.
Average Columbia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Columbia for a week is $1,071-$2,219($153-$317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $849 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Columbia for a week is $2,314-$4,168($331-$595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,698 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $3,174-$7,592($453-$1,085 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,396 for economy
Lodging: $208 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $99 to $131 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Columbia
How cheap can you make a vacation to Columbia? The cheapest trip to Columbia is about $115 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $51.
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 Columbia for a week is $804-$1,898($115-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $849 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Columbia for a week is $1,302-$3,076($186-$439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,698 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $2,604-$5,792($372-$827 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,396 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Columbia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Columbia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Columbia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Columbia for a week is $2,350-$9,743($336-$1,392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $208 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $866 to $1,987 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Columbia for a week is $3,860-$13,186($551-$1,884 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $416 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,732 to $3,974 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $7,720-$23,852($1,103-$3,407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $832 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,464 to $7,948 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $562 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Columbia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Columbia is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Columbia 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.
Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia.
Flight Costs to Columbia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,035 average in late July to a low of $636 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Columbia our data includes 697 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Columbia from an airport like El Aroui International (NDR) in Nador (Morocco) for an average $7,317 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Owensboro Daviess County Regional (OWB) in Owensboro, KY (the United States) at an average of just $38.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Columbia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Columbia can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $701 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.