The average price of a 7-day trip to Eastern Iowa is $1,281 for a solo traveler, $2,301 for a couple, and $4,313 for a family of 4. Eastern Iowa hotels range from $49 to $222 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are between $587 and $828 per person for economy flights and $1,842 to $2,598 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $31 to $72 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 Eastern Iowa, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CID and stay in a Eastern Iowa hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Eastern Iowa is usually early to mid September.
Average Eastern Iowa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Eastern Iowa for a week is $975-$1,809($139-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $729 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Eastern Iowa for a week is $1,980-$3,240($283-$463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,458 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Eastern Iowa for a week is $3,114-$5,916($445-$845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,916 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Eastern Iowa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Eastern Iowa? The cheapest trip to Eastern Iowa is about $107 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 $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 Eastern Iowa for a week is $752-$1,948($107-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $729 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Eastern Iowa for a week is $1,264-$2,936($181-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,458 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Eastern Iowa for a week is $2,528-$5,488($361-$784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,916 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Eastern Iowa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Eastern Iowa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Eastern Iowa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Eastern Iowa for a week is $2,128-$6,837($304-$977 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $130 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,034 to $1,823 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $222 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 Eastern Iowa for a week is $3,596-$9,570($514-$1,367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $260 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,068 to $3,646 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $222 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 Eastern Iowa for a week is $7,192-$16,680($1,027-$2,383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $520 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,136 to $7,292 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $444 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $958 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Eastern Iowa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Eastern Iowa is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Eastern Iowa 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.
Eastern Iowa 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 Eastern Iowa 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 Eastern Iowa.
Flight Costs to Eastern Iowa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $828 average in mid December to a low of $587 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $501. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Eastern Iowa our data includes 400 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Eastern Iowa from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,374 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 $185.
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 Eastern Iowa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $241, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Eastern Iowa can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $553 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.