The average price of a 7-day trip to Iowa is $1,010 for a solo traveler, $1,516 for a couple, and $2,403 for a family of 4. Iowa hotels range from $56 to $253 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Iowa (from all airports) are between $565 and $860 per person for economy flights and $1,774 to $2,700 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 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 Iowa

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

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • August 13th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Iowa is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Iowa Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Iowa for a week is $1,156-$2,140($165-$306 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $394 to $735 for economy

Lodging: $78 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $110 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Iowa for a week is $1,845-$3,463($264-$495 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $169 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $789 to $1,470 for economy

Lodging: $78 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $110 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Iowa for a week is $3,691-$6,526($527-$932 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $169 to $339 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,578 to $2,941 for economy

Lodging: $155 to $195 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $166 to $202 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Iowa

How cheap can you make a vacation to Iowa? The cheapest trip to Iowa is about $118 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 $20 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 $47.

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 Iowa for a week is $823-$2,433($118-$348 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $394 to $735 for economy

Lodging: $47 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $203 to $234 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Iowa for a week is $1,365-$3,462($195-$495 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $789 to $1,470 for economy

Lodging: $47 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $203 to $234 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Iowa for a week is $2,730-$6,217($390-$888 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,578 to $2,941 for economy

Lodging: $94 to $111 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $302 to $350 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Iowa cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Iowa Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Iowa for a week is $2,349-$9,034($336-$1,291 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $167 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $986 to $1,847 for first class

Lodging: $128 to $253 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $502 to $1,003 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Iowa for a week is $3,923-$12,058($560-$1,723 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $169 to $335 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,972 to $3,695 for first class

Lodging: $128 to $253 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $502 to $1,003 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Iowa for a week is $7,853-$21,150($1,122-$3,021 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $339 to $669 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,944 to $7,389 for first class

Lodging: $256 to $506 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $754 to $1,513 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Iowa Hotel Prices

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

Iowa 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 Iowa 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

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Iowa.

 

Flight Costs to Iowa

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $860 average in mid December to a low of $565 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $506. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Iowa our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.

 

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 Iowa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $295, 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 Iowa can easily cost $316 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $631 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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