The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Indianapolis is $1,620 for a solo traveler, $2,910 for a couple, and $5,455 for a family of 4. Downtown Indianapolis hotels range from $64 to $307 per night with an average of $129, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are between $616 and $982 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $3,082 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $106 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 Downtown Indianapolis, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IND and stay in a Downtown Indianapolis hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Indianapolis is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown Indianapolis Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Indianapolis for a week is $1,285-$2,320($184-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $786 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Indianapolis for a week is $2,496-$4,240($357-$606 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,572 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Indianapolis for a week is $4,042-$7,696($577-$1,099 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,144 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $264 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $137 to $167 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Indianapolis
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Indianapolis? The cheapest trip to Downtown Indianapolis is about $131 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 $280 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 $54.
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 Downtown Indianapolis for a week is $919-$3,063($131-$438 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $786 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $320 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Indianapolis for a week is $1,514-$4,206($216-$601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,572 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $320 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Indianapolis for a week is $3,028-$7,260($433-$1,037 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,144 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $392 to $448 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Indianapolis cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Indianapolis Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown Indianapolis.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Indianapolis for a week is $3,062-$7,676($437-$1,097 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $123 to $233 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,181 to $1,761 for first class
Lodging: $170 to $307 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $714 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Indianapolis for a week is $5,104-$11,068($729-$1,581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $246 to $466 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,362 to $3,522 for first class
Lodging: $170 to $307 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $714 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Indianapolis for a week is $10,208-$20,420($1,458-$2,917 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $492 to $932 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,724 to $7,044 for first class
Lodging: $340 to $614 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $544 to $1,142 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Indianapolis Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Indianapolis is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Indianapolis 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.
Downtown Indianapolis 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 Downtown Indianapolis 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Downtown Indianapolis.
Flight Costs to Downtown Indianapolis
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $982 average in late July to a low of $616 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $666. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Indianapolis our data includes 643 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Indianapolis from an airport like Balandino (CEK) in Chelyabinsk (Russia) for an average $11,783 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 $210.
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 Downtown Indianapolis, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Downtown Indianapolis can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $766 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.