The average price of a 7-day trip to Independence is $1,209 for a solo traveler, $2,171 for a couple, and $4,071 for a family of 4. Independence hotels range from $41 to $186 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $110 to $160 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) are between $505 and $918 per person for economy flights and $1,585 to $2,881 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $75 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 Independence, IA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALO and stay in a Independence hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 16th to May 13th
  • May 28th to June 17th
  • August 6th to October 14th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Independence is usually early September.

 

Average Independence Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Independence for a week is $830-$1,692($119-$242 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $411 to $753 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $29 to $35 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Independence for a week is $1,674-$3,300($239-$471 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $822 to $1,506 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $29 to $35 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Independence for a week is $2,870-$5,940($410-$849 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,644 to $3,012 for economy

Lodging: $104 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $41 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Independence

How cheap can you make a vacation to Independence? The cheapest trip to Independence is about $104 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 $160 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 $35.

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 Independence for a week is $726-$2,050($104-$293 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $411 to $753 for economy

Lodging: $35 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Independence for a week is $1,242-$3,020($177-$431 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $822 to $1,506 for economy

Lodging: $35 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Independence for a week is $2,484-$5,500($355-$786 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,644 to $3,012 for economy

Lodging: $70 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $224 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Independence cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Independence Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Independence.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Independence for a week is $2,266-$5,030($324-$719 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $135 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,196 to $1,973 for first class

Lodging: $92 to $186 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $160 to $352 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Independence for a week is $3,980-$7,948($569-$1,135 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $270 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,392 to $3,946 for first class

Lodging: $92 to $186 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $160 to $352 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Independence for a week is $7,960-$15,050($1,137-$2,150 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $540 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,784 to $7,892 for first class

Lodging: $184 to $372 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $240 to $563 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Independence Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Independence is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Independence 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.

Independence 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Independence 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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Percent of rentals

It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Independence.

 

Flight Costs to Independence

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $918 average in mid December to a low of $505 in early September. Median flight price is $446. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Independence our data includes 166 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Independence from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $5,979 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like James M Cox/Dayton International (DAY) in Dayton, OH (the United States) at an average of just $316.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Independence, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $412, so you can easily save about 82% 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 Independence can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $464 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.

 

 

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