The average price of a 7-day trip to Independence is $1,498 for a solo traveler, $2,690 for a couple, and $5,044 for a family of 4. Independence hotels range from $50 to $230 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are between $641 and $1,014 per person for economy flights and $2,011 to $3,182 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $93 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, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCI and stay in a Independence hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Independence is usually mid to late September.
Average Independence Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Independence for a week is $1,033-$2,200($148-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 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 $2,138-$3,966($305-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Independence for a week is $3,388-$7,492($484-$1,070 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $159 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 $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $40.
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 $795-$1,779($114-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 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 $1,350-$2,958($193-$423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Independence for a week is $2,700-$5,676($386-$811 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not 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 $2,358-$8,663($337-$1,238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $195 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,135 to $2,018 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $230 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 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 $4,032-$12,046($576-$1,721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $390 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,270 to $4,036 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $230 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Independence for a week is $8,064-$21,980($1,152-$3,140 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $780 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,540 to $8,072 for first class
Lodging: $228 to $460 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Independence Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Independence is about average 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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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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Independence.
Flight Costs to Independence
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,014 average in late July to a low of $641 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $699. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Independence our data includes 676 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Independence from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $9,478 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) in Cincinnati, OH (the United States) at an average of just $202.
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 Wednesday, 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 $373, so you can easily save about 58% 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 $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $573 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.