The average price of a 7-day trip to Council Bluffs is $1,415 for a solo traveler, $2,541 for a couple, and $4,764 for a family of 4. Council Bluffs hotels range from $51 to $232 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA) are between $568 and $902 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,830 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $69 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 Council Bluffs, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OMA and stay in a Council Bluffs hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Council Bluffs is usually early to mid September.
Average Council Bluffs Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Council Bluffs for a week is $1,114-$2,030($159-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Council Bluffs for a week is $2,120-$3,568($303-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Council Bluffs for a week is $3,580-$6,044($511-$863 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $174 to $186 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Council Bluffs
How cheap can you make a vacation to Council Bluffs? The cheapest trip to Council Bluffs is about $114 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 $44.
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 Council Bluffs for a week is $800-$1,742($114-$249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $51 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 Council Bluffs for a week is $1,336-$2,764($191-$395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $51 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 Council Bluffs for a week is $2,672-$5,096($382-$728 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Council Bluffs cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Council Bluffs Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Council Bluffs.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Council Bluffs for a week is $2,247-$9,353($321-$1,336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $955 to $1,498 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Council Bluffs for a week is $3,804-$11,866($543-$1,695 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,910 to $2,996 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Council Bluffs for a week is $7,608-$19,628($1,087-$2,804 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,820 to $5,992 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $464 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,596 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Council Bluffs Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Council Bluffs is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Council Bluffs 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.
Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs.
Flight Costs to Council Bluffs
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $902 average in mid December to a low of $568 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Council Bluffs our data includes 532 originating airports, and 113 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Council Bluffs from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,153 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $237.
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 Council Bluffs, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $335, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Council Bluffs can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $578 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.