The average price of a 7-day trip to El Dorado Springs is $1,217 for a solo traveler, $2,186 for a couple, and $4,098 for a family of 4. El Dorado Springs hotels range from $42 to $190 per night with an average of $56, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) are between $551 and $798 per person for economy flights and $1,729 to $2,504 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $58 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 Springs, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SGF and stay in a El Dorado Springs hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in El Dorado Springs is usually early to mid September.
Average El Dorado Springs Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit El Dorado Springs for a week is $936-$1,714($134-$245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $397 to $654 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit El Dorado Springs for a week is $1,844-$3,062($263-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $794 to $1,308 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit El Dorado Springs for a week is $3,072-$5,284($439-$755 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,588 to $2,616 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $134 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to El Dorado Springs
How cheap can you make a vacation to El Dorado Springs? The cheapest trip to El Dorado Springs is about $103 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 $220 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 $35.
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 Springs for a week is $719-$2,438($103-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $397 to $654 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit El Dorado Springs for a week is $1,228-$3,316($175-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $794 to $1,308 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit El Dorado Springs for a week is $2,456-$5,696($351-$814 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,588 to $2,616 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $352 to $364 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to El Dorado Springs cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury El Dorado Springs 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 Springs.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit El Dorado Springs for a week is $1,916-$8,001($274-$1,143 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $925 to $1,687 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $190 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit El Dorado Springs for a week is $3,268-$10,458($467-$1,494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,850 to $3,374 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $190 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit El Dorado Springs for a week is $6,536-$17,592($934-$2,513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,700 to $6,748 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $380 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
El Dorado Springs Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in El Dorado Springs 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 Springs 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 Springs 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 Springs 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 El Dorado Springs.
Flight Costs to El Dorado Springs
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $798 average in late July to a low of $551 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $481. These prices are based on millions of flights. For El Dorado Springs our data includes 361 originating airports, and 82 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to El Dorado Springs from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,474 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 $243.
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 Springs, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $247, so you can easily save about 45% 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 Springs can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $474 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.