The average price of a 7-day trip to Cresco is $1,285 for a solo traveler, $2,308 for a couple, and $4,327 for a family of 4. Cresco hotels range from $47 to $215 per night with an average of $62, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rochester International Airport (RST) are between $503 and $738 per person for economy flights and $1,578 to $2,316 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $61 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 Cresco, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RST and stay in a Cresco hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cresco is usually mid to late September.
Average Cresco Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cresco for a week is $983-$1,877($140-$268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $598 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cresco for a week is $1,924-$3,182($275-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,196 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cresco for a week is $3,188-$5,294($455-$756 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $2,392 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $158 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $174 to $199 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cresco
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cresco? The cheapest trip to Cresco is about $99 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 $38.
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 Cresco for a week is $692-$1,810($99-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $598 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cresco for a week is $1,156-$2,660($165-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,196 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cresco for a week is $2,312-$4,744($330-$678 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $2,392 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Cresco cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cresco Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cresco.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cresco for a week is $2,132-$7,612($305-$1,087 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,000 to $1,226 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cresco for a week is $3,622-$9,608($517-$1,373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,000 to $2,452 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cresco for a week is $7,244-$16,408($1,035-$2,344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,000 to $4,904 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $728 to $1,404 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cresco Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cresco is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cresco 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.
Cresco 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 Cresco 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 Cresco.
Flight Costs to Cresco
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $738 average in mid December to a low of $503 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $426. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cresco our data includes 276 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cresco from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,979 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 $173.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cresco, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $235, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Cresco can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $535 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.