The average price of a 7-day trip to El Dorado is $1,359 for a solo traveler, $2,441 for a couple, and $4,576 for a family of 4. El Dorado hotels range from $49 to $224 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) are between $629 and $871 per person for economy flights and $1,974 to $2,733 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $76 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 El Dorado, KS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ICT and stay in a El Dorado hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in El Dorado is usually mid to late September.
Average El Dorado Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit El Dorado for a week is $1,076-$1,910($154-$273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $706 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit El Dorado for a week is $2,122-$3,478($303-$497 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,412 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit El Dorado for a week is $3,356-$5,960($479-$851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $2,824 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to El Dorado
How cheap can you make a vacation to El Dorado? The cheapest trip to El Dorado is about $115 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 $42.
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 El Dorado for a week is $807-$1,805($115-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $706 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $49 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 El Dorado for a week is $1,362-$2,770($195-$396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,412 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $49 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 El Dorado for a week is $2,724-$5,120($389-$731 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $2,824 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to El Dorado cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury El Dorado Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in El Dorado.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit El Dorado for a week is $2,327-$9,493($332-$1,356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $137 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,220 to $1,814 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit El Dorado for a week is $3,988-$12,266($570-$1,752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $274 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,440 to $3,628 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit El Dorado for a week is $7,976-$21,844($1,139-$3,121 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $548 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,880 to $7,256 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $448 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
El Dorado Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in El Dorado is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in El Dorado 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.
El Dorado 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 El Dorado 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 El Dorado.
Flight Costs to El Dorado
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $871 average in early August to a low of $629 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $539. These prices are based on millions of flights. For El Dorado our data includes 394 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to El Dorado from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,217 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $215.
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 El Dorado, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $242, so you can easily save about 39% 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 El Dorado can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $557 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.