The average price of a 7-day trip to Jefferson is $1,565 for a solo traveler, $2,811 for a couple, and $5,269 for a family of 4. Jefferson hotels range from $57 to $261 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $360 to $400 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 $51 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 Jefferson, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DSM and stay in a Jefferson 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 Jefferson is usually early to mid September.
Average Jefferson Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Jefferson for a week is $1,145-$2,278($164-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $723 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Jefferson for a week is $2,292-$3,934($327-$562 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,446 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Jefferson for a week is $3,776-$6,808($539-$973 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,892 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $210 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Jefferson
How cheap can you make a vacation to Jefferson? The cheapest trip to Jefferson is about $122 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 $360 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 $52.
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 Jefferson for a week is $852-$3,364($122-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $723 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $390 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Jefferson for a week is $1,392-$4,388($199-$627 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,446 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $390 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Jefferson for a week is $2,784-$7,840($398-$1,120 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,892 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $576 to $624 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Jefferson cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Jefferson Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Jefferson.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Jefferson for a week is $2,513-$7,502($359-$1,072 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $153 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,089 to $2,111 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Jefferson for a week is $4,246-$10,684($607-$1,526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $306 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,178 to $4,222 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Jefferson for a week is $8,492-$19,640($1,213-$2,806 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $612 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,356 to $8,444 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $522 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Jefferson Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Jefferson is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Jefferson 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.
Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Jefferson.
Flight Costs to Jefferson
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 Jefferson our data includes 473 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Jefferson 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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $651 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.