The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Ozark is $1,716 for a solo traveler, $3,082 for a couple, and $5,778 for a family of 4. Lake Ozark hotels range from $59 to $267 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are between $636 and $1,035 per person for economy flights and $1,996 to $3,248 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $75 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 Lake Ozark, MO, US

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

  • January 15th to February 25th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • August 6th to November 25th

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

 

Average Lake Ozark Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Lake Ozark for a week is $1,119-$2,641($160-$377 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $337 to $880 for economy

Lodging: $79 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $168 to $206 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Ozark for a week is $2,362-$4,356($337-$622 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $674 to $1,760 for economy

Lodging: $79 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $168 to $206 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Ozark for a week is $3,528-$7,474($504-$1,068 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,348 to $3,520 for economy

Lodging: $158 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $269 to $309 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Lake Ozark

How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Ozark? The cheapest trip to Lake Ozark 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 $160 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 $50.

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 Lake Ozark for a week is $791-$2,268($113-$324 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $337 to $880 for economy

Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Ozark for a week is $1,282-$3,456($183-$494 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $674 to $1,760 for economy

Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Ozark for a week is $2,564-$6,480($366-$926 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,348 to $3,520 for economy

Lodging: $100 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $256 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to Lake Ozark cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Lake Ozark Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Ozark for a week is $2,374-$9,822($339-$1,403 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $960 to $2,332 for first class

Lodging: $133 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Ozark for a week is $3,950-$13,260($564-$1,894 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,920 to $4,664 for first class

Lodging: $133 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Ozark for a week is $7,900-$23,328($1,129-$3,333 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,840 to $9,328 for first class

Lodging: $266 to $534 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $896 to $1,596 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Lake Ozark Hotel Prices

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

Lake Ozark 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 Lake Ozark 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 Lake Ozark.

 

Flight Costs to Lake Ozark

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,035 average in late July to a low of $636 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Ozark our data includes 697 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Ozark from an airport like El Aroui International (NDR) in Nador (Morocco) for an average $7,317 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Owensboro Daviess County Regional (OWB) in Owensboro, KY (the United States) at an average of just $38.

 

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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lake Ozark, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Lake Ozark can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $667 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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