The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort Dodge is $1,188 for a solo traveler, $2,134 for a couple, and $4,000 for a family of 4. Fort Dodge hotels range from $45 to $204 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are between $588 and $892 per person for economy flights and $1,845 to $2,799 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $31 to $62 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 Fort Dodge, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DSM and stay in a Fort Dodge hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fort Dodge is usually early to mid September.
Average Fort Dodge Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort Dodge for a week is $825-$1,642($118-$235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort Dodge for a week is $1,832-$3,102($262-$443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort Dodge for a week is $2,748-$5,668($393-$810 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $63 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort Dodge
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort Dodge? The cheapest trip to Fort Dodge is about $105 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 $38.
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 Fort Dodge for a week is $733-$1,956($105-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $45 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 Fort Dodge for a week is $1,238-$2,952($177-$422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $45 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 Fort Dodge for a week is $2,476-$5,424($354-$775 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Fort Dodge cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort Dodge Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fort Dodge.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort Dodge for a week is $2,225-$6,742($318-$963 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,143 to $2,274 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $204 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort Dodge for a week is $3,844-$9,884($549-$1,412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,286 to $4,548 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $204 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort Dodge for a week is $7,688-$17,968($1,098-$2,567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,572 to $9,096 for first class
Lodging: $202 to $408 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort Dodge Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort Dodge is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fort Dodge 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.
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge.
Flight Costs to Fort Dodge
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $892 average in late July to a low of $588 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fort Dodge our data includes 473 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort Dodge from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,341 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 $184.
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 Fort Dodge, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $303, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Fort Dodge can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $508 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.