The average price of a 7-day trip to Kalona is $1,512 for a solo traveler, $2,716 for a couple, and $5,091 for a family of 4. Kalona hotels range from $57 to $262 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are between $587 and $828 per person for economy flights and $1,842 to $2,598 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $74 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 Kalona, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CID and stay in a Kalona hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kalona is usually early to mid September.
Average Kalona Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kalona for a week is $1,118-$2,195($160-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $729 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kalona for a week is $2,200-$3,640($314-$520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,458 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kalona for a week is $3,596-$6,506($514-$929 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,916 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $182 to $253 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kalona
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kalona? The cheapest trip to Kalona is about $118 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 $220 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 $48.
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 Kalona for a week is $828-$2,590($118-$370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $729 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kalona for a week is $1,368-$3,620($195-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,458 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kalona for a week is $2,736-$6,616($391-$945 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,916 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $330 to $416 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Kalona cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kalona Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kalona.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kalona for a week is $2,475-$10,444($354-$1,492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $133 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,135 to $2,121 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kalona for a week is $4,170-$13,496($596-$1,928 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $266 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,270 to $4,242 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kalona for a week is $8,340-$23,296($1,191-$3,328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,540 to $8,484 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $524 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,848 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kalona Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kalona is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kalona 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.
Kalona 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 Kalona 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 Kalona.
Flight Costs to Kalona
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $828 average in mid December to a low of $587 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $501. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kalona our data includes 400 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kalona from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,374 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 $185.
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 Kalona, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $241, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Kalona can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $652 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.