The average price of a 7-day trip to Humboldt is $1,371 for a solo traveler, $2,462 for a couple, and $4,616 for a family of 4. Humboldt hotels range from $54 to $248 per night with an average of $87. 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 $38 to $85 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 Humboldt, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DSM and stay in a Humboldt 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 Humboldt is usually early to mid September.
Average Humboldt Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Humboldt for a week is $1,174-$1,944($168-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $803 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Humboldt for a week is $1,826-$3,342($261-$477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,606 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Humboldt for a week is $3,652-$6,684($522-$955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,212 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Humboldt
How cheap can you make a vacation to Humboldt? The cheapest trip to Humboldt is about $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $44.
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 Humboldt for a week is $797-$1,414($114-$202 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $803 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Humboldt for a week is $1,330-$2,504($190-$358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,606 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Humboldt for a week is $2,660-$5,008($380-$715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,212 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Humboldt cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Humboldt Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Humboldt.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Humboldt for a week is $2,229-$4,830($318-$690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $162 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $903 to $2,208 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Humboldt for a week is $3,720-$8,172($531-$1,167 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $324 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,806 to $4,416 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Humboldt for a week is $7,440-$16,344($1,063-$2,335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $648 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,612 to $8,832 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $496 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Humboldt Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Humboldt is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Humboldt due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Humboldt.
Flight Costs to Humboldt
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 Humboldt our data includes 473 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Humboldt 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 Humboldt, 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 Humboldt can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $618 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.