The average price of a 7-day trip to Galesburg is $1,150 for a solo traveler, $2,065 for a couple, and $3,872 for a family of 4. Galesburg hotels range from $44 to $202 per night with an average of $46, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Quad City International Airport (MLI) are between $555 and $784 per person for economy flights and $1,742 to $2,460 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $70 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 Galesburg, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MLI and stay in a Galesburg hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Galesburg is usually mid to late September.
Average Galesburg Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Galesburg for a week is $968-$1,583($138-$226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $364 to $643 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Galesburg for a week is $1,952-$2,998($279-$428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $728 to $1,286 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Galesburg for a week is $2,996-$5,432($428-$776 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,456 to $2,572 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $98 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Galesburg
How cheap can you make a vacation to Galesburg? The cheapest trip to Galesburg is about $102 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 $140 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 $39.
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 Galesburg for a week is $717-$1,961($102-$280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $364 to $643 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Galesburg for a week is $1,200-$2,842($171-$406 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $728 to $1,286 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Galesburg for a week is $2,400-$5,036($343-$719 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,456 to $2,572 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Galesburg cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Galesburg Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Galesburg.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Galesburg for a week is $2,015-$6,779($288-$968 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $147 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $939 to $1,646 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $202 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Galesburg for a week is $3,430-$9,454($490-$1,351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $294 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,878 to $3,292 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $202 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Galesburg for a week is $6,860-$16,856($980-$2,408 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $588 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,756 to $6,584 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $404 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Galesburg Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Galesburg is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Galesburg 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.
Galesburg 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 Galesburg 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 Galesburg.
Flight Costs to Galesburg
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $784 average in mid December to a low of $555 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $489. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Galesburg our data includes 325 originating airports, and 89 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Galesburg from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,791 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 $172.
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 Galesburg, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $230, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Galesburg can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $504 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.