The average price of a 7-day trip to Dodge City is $1,678 for a solo traveler, $3,014 for a couple, and $5,650 for a family of 4. Dodge City hotels range from $45 to $240 per night with an average of $65, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $770 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) are between $665 and $861 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $2,702 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $74 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 Dodge City, KS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AMA and stay in a Dodge City hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 26th to May 6th (except the week of April 2nd)
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dodge City is usually mid to late September.
Average Dodge City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dodge City for a week is $1,150-$2,517($164-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $459 to $697 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $178 to $217 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dodge City for a week is $2,322-$4,060($332-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $918 to $1,394 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $178 to $217 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dodge City for a week is $3,820-$6,942($546-$992 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,836 to $2,788 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $267 to $347 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dodge City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dodge City? The cheapest trip to Dodge City is about $120 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 $192 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 $40.
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 Dodge City for a week is $839-$2,249($120-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $459 to $697 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $192 to $212 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dodge City for a week is $1,438-$3,226($205-$461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $918 to $1,394 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $192 to $212 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dodge City for a week is $2,876-$5,942($411-$849 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,836 to $2,788 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $339 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Dodge City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dodge City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dodge City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dodge City for a week is $2,564-$12,859($366-$1,837 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $1,708 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $240 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $770 to $1,694 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dodge City for a week is $4,414-$15,554($631-$2,222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $3,416 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $240 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $770 to $1,694 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dodge City for a week is $8,828-$26,026($1,261-$3,718 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,992 to $6,832 for first class
Lodging: $238 to $480 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,232 to $2,541 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dodge City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dodge City is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dodge City 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.
Dodge City 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 Dodge City 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 Dodge City.
Flight Costs to Dodge City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $861 average in mid December to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $502. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dodge City our data includes 178 originating airports, and 62 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dodge City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,407 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (IAH) in Houston, TX (the United States) at an average of just $253.
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 Dodge City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $196, so you can easily save about 29% 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 Dodge City can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $599 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.