The average price of a 7-day trip to Forest City is $1,505 for a solo traveler, $2,703 for a couple, and $5,067 for a family of 4. Forest City hotels range from $57 to $261 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rochester International Airport (RST) are between $503 and $738 per person for economy flights and $1,578 to $2,316 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $79 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 Forest City, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RST and stay in a Forest City hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Forest City is usually mid to late September.
Average Forest City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Forest City for a week is $1,046-$2,242($149-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $657 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $172 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Forest City for a week is $2,008-$3,614($287-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,314 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $172 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Forest City for a week is $3,356-$6,286($479-$898 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $2,628 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $241 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Forest City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Forest City? The cheapest trip to Forest City is about $110 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 $200 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 $46.
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 Forest City for a week is $768-$2,398($110-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $657 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Forest City for a week is $1,260-$3,356($180-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,314 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Forest City for a week is $2,520-$5,992($360-$856 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $2,628 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $280 to $360 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Forest City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Forest City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Forest City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Forest City for a week is $2,162-$14,326($309-$2,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $1,708 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Forest City for a week is $3,550-$17,252($507-$2,465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $3,416 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Forest City for a week is $7,100-$28,804($1,014-$4,115 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,312 to $6,832 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $522 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,850 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Forest City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Forest City is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Forest City 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.
Forest City 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 Forest City 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 Forest City.
Flight Costs to Forest City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $738 average in mid December to a low of $503 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $426. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Forest City our data includes 276 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Forest City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,979 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 $173.
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 Forest City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $235, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Forest City can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $650 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.