The average price of a 7-day trip to Dubuque is $1,641 for a solo traveler, $2,947 for a couple, and $5,525 for a family of 4. Dubuque hotels range from $61 to $278 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) are between $575 and $869 per person for economy flights and $1,804 to $2,727 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $53 to $82 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 Dubuque, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DBQ and stay in a Dubuque hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 28th to June 17th
- August 6th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dubuque is usually early September.
Average Dubuque Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dubuque for a week is $1,378-$2,365($197-$338 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $747 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $142 to $174 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dubuque for a week is $2,456-$3,930($351-$561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,494 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $142 to $174 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dubuque for a week is $4,384-$6,850($626-$979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $2,988 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $213 to $261 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dubuque
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dubuque? The cheapest trip to Dubuque 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 $180 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 $52.
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 Dubuque for a week is $916-$2,389($131-$341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $747 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dubuque for a week is $1,520-$3,458($217-$494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,494 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dubuque for a week is $3,040-$6,256($434-$894 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $2,988 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Dubuque cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dubuque Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dubuque.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dubuque for a week is $2,628-$13,603($375-$1,943 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $111 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,023 to $2,159 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,716 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dubuque for a week is $4,428-$16,910($633-$2,416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $222 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,046 to $4,318 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,716 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dubuque for a week is $8,856-$28,672($1,265-$4,096 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $444 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,092 to $8,636 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $556 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,092 to $2,574 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dubuque Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dubuque is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dubuque 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.
Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque.
Flight Costs to Dubuque
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $869 average in mid December to a low of $575 in early September. Median flight price is $438. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dubuque our data includes 154 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dubuque from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $6,099 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Blue Grass (LEX) in Lexington, KY (the United States) at an average of just $310.
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 Dubuque, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $294, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Dubuque can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $693 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.