The average price of a 7-day trip to Lamar is $2,244 for a solo traveler, $4,030 for a couple, and $7,556 for a family of 4. Lamar hotels range from $69 to $325 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $530 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) are between $539 and $736 per person for economy flights and $1,691 to $2,310 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $64 to $114 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 Lamar, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JLN and stay in a Lamar hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lamar is usually late September.
Average Lamar Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lamar for a week is $1,258-$3,542($180-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $596 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $120 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $293 to $358 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lamar for a week is $2,400-$5,216($343-$745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,192 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $120 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $293 to $358 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lamar for a week is $4,180-$8,798($597-$1,257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $2,384 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $240 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $469 to $537 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lamar
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lamar? The cheapest trip to Lamar is about $135 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 $580 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 $62.
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 Lamar for a week is $945-$4,574($135-$653 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $596 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $580 to $600 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lamar for a week is $1,518-$5,548($217-$793 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,192 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $580 to $600 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lamar for a week is $3,036-$9,296($434-$1,328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $2,384 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $928 to $900 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lamar cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lamar Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lamar.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lamar for a week is $2,684-$9,758($383-$1,394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $217 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $780 to $1,627 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $325 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lamar for a week is $4,402-$12,904($629-$1,843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $434 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,560 to $3,254 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $325 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lamar for a week is $8,804-$21,842($1,258-$3,120 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $536 to $868 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,120 to $6,508 for first class
Lodging: $322 to $650 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $928 to $1,543 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lamar Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lamar is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lamar 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.
Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar.
Flight Costs to Lamar
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $736 average in mid December to a low of $539 in late September. Median flight price is $428. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lamar our data includes 179 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lamar from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,824 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $229.
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 Lamar, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $198, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Lamar can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $811 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.