The average price of a 7-day trip to Kansas is $1,037 for a solo traveler, $1,619 for a couple, and $2,624 for a family of 4. Kansas hotels range from $50 to $227 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kansas (from all airports) are between $636 and $905 per person for economy flights and $1,997 to $2,842 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $77 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 Kansas
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Kansas and stay in a Kansas 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 Kansas is usually mid to late September.
Average Kansas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kansas for a week is $1,119-$1,955($160-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $427 to $792 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $104 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kansas for a week is $1,813-$3,280($259-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $153 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $855 to $1,585 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $104 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kansas for a week is $3,541-$6,350($506-$907 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $306 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,709 to $3,170 for economy
Lodging: $141 to $173 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kansas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kansas? The cheapest trip to Kansas is about $116 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 $42.
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 Kansas for a week is $812-$2,228($116-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $427 to $792 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $167 to $195 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kansas for a week is $1,373-$3,280($196-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $75 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $855 to $1,585 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $167 to $195 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kansas for a week is $2,738-$5,973($391-$853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $151 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,709 to $3,170 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $251 to $291 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Kansas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kansas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kansas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kansas for a week is $2,242-$8,249($320-$1,178 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,038 to $1,959 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $438 to $871 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kansas for a week is $3,818-$11,279($545-$1,611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $153 to $305 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,075 to $3,918 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $438 to $871 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kansas for a week is $7,629-$19,959($1,090-$2,851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $305 to $610 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,150 to $7,835 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $454 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $655 to $1,309 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kansas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kansas is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kansas 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.
Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.
Flight Costs to Kansas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $905 average in mid December to a low of $636 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $582. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kansas 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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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 Kansas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $269, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Kansas can easily cost $283 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $565 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.