The average price of a 7-day trip to East Central Kansas is $1,366 for a solo traveler, $2,453 for a couple, and $4,599 for a family of 4. East Central Kansas hotels range from $52 to $239 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) are between $638 and $814 per person for economy flights and $2,002 to $2,554 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $87 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 East Central Kansas, KS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MHK and stay in a East Central Kansas hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in East Central Kansas is usually mid to late September.
Average East Central Kansas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit East Central Kansas for a week is $1,150-$1,855($164-$265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $467 to $676 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit East Central Kansas for a week is $2,246-$3,416($321-$488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $934 to $1,352 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit East Central Kansas for a week is $3,754-$6,196($536-$885 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,868 to $2,704 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $133 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to East Central Kansas
How cheap can you make a vacation to East Central Kansas? The cheapest trip to East Central Kansas is about $125 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 $120 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 $45.
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 East Central Kansas for a week is $877-$1,796($125-$257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $467 to $676 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit East Central Kansas for a week is $1,484-$2,752($212-$393 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $934 to $1,352 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit East Central Kansas for a week is $2,968-$5,168($424-$738 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,868 to $2,704 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to East Central Kansas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury East Central Kansas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in East Central Kansas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit East Central Kansas for a week is $2,431-$7,219($347-$1,031 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $165 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,205 to $1,960 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit East Central Kansas for a week is $4,154-$10,334($593-$1,476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $330 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,410 to $3,920 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit East Central Kansas for a week is $8,308-$18,208($1,187-$2,601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $660 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,820 to $7,840 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $478 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $958 per night for a preferred vacation rental
East Central Kansas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in East Central Kansas is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in East Central Kansas 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.
East Central Kansas 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 East Central Kansas 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 East Central Kansas.
Flight Costs to East Central Kansas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $814 average in late July to a low of $638 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $508. These prices are based on millions of flights. For East Central Kansas our data includes 107 originating airports, and 50 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to East Central Kansas from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,868 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 $296.
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 East Central Kansas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $176, so you can easily save about 28% 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 East Central Kansas can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $595 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.