The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort Madison is $1,759 for a solo traveler, $3,159 for a couple, and $5,923 for a family of 4. Fort Madison hotels range from $63 to $289 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $880 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are between $636 and $1,035 per person for economy flights and $1,996 to $3,248 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $96 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 Madison, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STL and stay in a Fort Madison hotel:
- January 15th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fort Madison is usually mid to late September.
Average Fort Madison Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort Madison for a week is $1,211-$2,695($173-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $859 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $158 to $194 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort Madison for a week is $2,510-$4,578($359-$654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,718 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $158 to $194 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort Madison for a week is $3,824-$7,984($546-$1,141 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,436 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $212 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $253 to $310 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort Madison
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort Madison? The cheapest trip to Fort Madison is about $118 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 $53.
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 Madison for a week is $823-$2,155($118-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $859 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 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 Madison for a week is $1,328-$3,350($190-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,718 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 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 Madison for a week is $2,656-$6,220($379-$889 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,436 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Fort Madison cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort Madison 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 Madison.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort Madison for a week is $2,551-$14,796($364-$2,114 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $109 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $930 to $2,294 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $880 to $1,848 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort Madison for a week is $4,244-$18,504($606-$2,643 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $218 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,860 to $4,588 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $880 to $1,848 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort Madison for a week is $8,488-$30,354($1,213-$4,336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $436 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,720 to $9,176 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $578 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,232 to $2,587 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort Madison Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort Madison is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fort Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Fort Madison.
Flight Costs to Fort Madison
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,035 average in late July to a low of $636 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fort Madison our data includes 697 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort Madison from an airport like El Aroui International (NDR) in Nador (Morocco) for an average $7,317 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Owensboro Daviess County Regional (OWB) in Owensboro, KY (the United States) at an average of just $38.
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 Wednesday, 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 Madison, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Madison can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $720 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.