The average price of a 7-day trip to Columbia is $1,724 for a solo traveler, $3,096 for a couple, and $5,805 for a family of 4. Columbia hotels range from $63 to $285 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are between $650 and $882 per person for economy flights and $2,040 to $2,768 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $115 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, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to COU and stay in a Columbia hotel:
- January 22nd to February 4th
- April 2nd to June 17th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 13th to November 18th
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 $1,240-$2,535($177-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $115 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $439 to $794 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $128 to $156 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 $2,416-$4,310($345-$616 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $230 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,588 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $128 to $156 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $3,988-$7,920($570-$1,131 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $460 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $3,176 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $254 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $205 to $234 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 $130 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 $120 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 $913-$2,023($130-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $439 to $794 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 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 $1,520-$3,146($217-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,588 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $3,040-$5,752($434-$822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $3,176 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 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 $2,651-$12,161($379-$1,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $207 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,124 to $2,072 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 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 $4,468-$15,682($638-$2,240 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $414 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,248 to $4,144 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $8,936-$27,908($1,277-$3,987 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $828 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,496 to $8,288 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $570 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,080 to $2,304 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Columbia.
Flight Costs to Columbia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $882 average in mid December to a low of $650 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $464. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Columbia our data includes 193 originating airports, and 68 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Columbia from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,491 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $227.
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 Columbia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $232, so you can easily save about 36% 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 $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $710 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.