The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort Scott is $1,380 for a solo traveler, $2,478 for a couple, and $4,646 for a family of 4. Fort Scott hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) are between $539 and $736 per person for economy flights and $1,691 to $2,310 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $74 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 Scott, KS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JLN and stay in a Fort Scott hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fort Scott is usually late September.
Average Fort Scott Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort Scott for a week is $1,000-$1,984($143-$283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort Scott for a week is $1,932-$3,312($276-$473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort Scott for a week is $3,244-$6,004($463-$858 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $214 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort Scott
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort Scott? The cheapest trip to Fort Scott is about $111 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 $300 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 $43.
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 Scott for a week is $775-$2,975($111-$425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fort Scott for a week is $1,292-$3,910($185-$559 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fort Scott for a week is $2,584-$7,004($369-$1,001 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $544 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Fort Scott cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort Scott 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 Scott.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort Scott for a week is $1,997-$8,425($285-$1,204 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $814 to $1,476 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort Scott for a week is $3,238-$11,042($463-$1,577 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,628 to $2,952 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort Scott for a week is $6,476-$19,762($925-$2,823 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $652 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,256 to $5,904 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,549 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort Scott Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort Scott is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fort Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott.
Flight Costs to Fort Scott
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $736 average in mid December to a low of $539 in late September. Median flight price is $428. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fort Scott our data includes 179 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort Scott from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,824 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 $229.
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 Scott, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $198, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Scott can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $583 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.