The average price of a 7-day trip to Grand Island is $1,882 for a solo traveler, $3,380 for a couple, and $6,337 for a family of 4. Grand Island hotels range from $62 to $281 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $740 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) are between $553 and $804 per person for economy flights and $1,735 to $2,523 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $104 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 Grand Island, NE, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GRI and stay in a Grand Island hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- July 30th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Grand Island is usually mid to late September.
Average Grand Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Grand Island for a week is $1,186-$2,883($169-$412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $643 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $206 to $252 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Grand Island for a week is $2,226-$4,576($318-$654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,286 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $206 to $252 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Grand Island for a week is $3,820-$7,902($546-$1,129 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,572 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $403 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Grand Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Grand Island? The cheapest trip to Grand Island is about $126 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 $240 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 $54.
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 Grand Island for a week is $880-$2,592($126-$370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $643 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Grand Island for a week is $1,436-$3,564($205-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,286 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Grand Island for a week is $2,872-$6,480($410-$926 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,572 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $432 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Grand Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Grand Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Grand Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Grand Island for a week is $2,387-$12,749($341-$1,821 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $198 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $952 to $1,595 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,628 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Grand Island for a week is $3,934-$15,730($562-$2,247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $396 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,904 to $3,190 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,628 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Grand Island for a week is $7,868-$25,598($1,124-$3,657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $792 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,808 to $6,380 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $562 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,184 to $2,279 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Grand Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Grand Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Grand Island 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.
Grand Island 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 Grand Island 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 Grand Island.
Flight Costs to Grand Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $804 average in mid December to a low of $553 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $463. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Grand Island our data includes 91 originating airports, and 37 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Grand Island from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,227 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $237.
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 Grand Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $250, so you can easily save about 45% 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 Grand Island can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $701 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.