The average price of a 7-day trip to Indianola is $1,319 for a solo traveler, $2,369 for a couple, and $4,441 for a family of 4. Indianola hotels range from $53 to $243 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 per night for the entire home. 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 $48 to $81 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 Indianola, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DSM and stay in a Indianola 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 Indianola is usually early to mid September.
Average Indianola Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Indianola for a week is $1,136-$1,847($162-$264 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $740 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Indianola for a week is $2,262-$3,458($323-$494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,480 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Indianola for a week is $3,512-$6,308($502-$901 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,960 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $104 to $136 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Indianola
How cheap can you make a vacation to Indianola? The cheapest trip to Indianola is about $113 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 $120 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 $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 Indianola for a week is $790-$1,980($113-$283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $740 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Indianola for a week is $1,316-$3,000($188-$429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,480 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Indianola for a week is $2,632-$5,424($376-$775 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,960 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Indianola cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Indianola Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Indianola.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Indianola for a week is $2,286-$15,592($327-$2,227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $853 to $1,746 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Indianola for a week is $3,846-$18,584($549-$2,655 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,706 to $3,492 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Indianola for a week is $7,692-$30,868($1,099-$4,410 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,412 to $6,984 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $486 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,150 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Indianola Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Indianola is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Indianola 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.
Indianola 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 Indianola 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 Indianola.
Flight Costs to Indianola
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 Indianola our data includes 473 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Indianola 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 Indianola, 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 Indianola can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $606 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.