The average price of a 7-day trip to Lead is $1,758 for a solo traveler, $3,157 for a couple, and $5,919 for a family of 4. Lead hotels range from $60 to $273 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are between $523 and $795 per person for economy flights and $1,641 to $2,495 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $78 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 Lead, SD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RAP and stay in a Lead hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lead is usually mid to late September.
Average Lead Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lead for a week is $1,109-$2,676($158-$382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $660 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $201 to $245 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lead for a week is $2,062-$4,152($295-$593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,320 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $201 to $245 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lead for a week is $3,524-$7,032($503-$1,005 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,640 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $281 to $368 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lead
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lead? The cheapest trip to Lead is about $120 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 $140 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 $51.
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 Lead for a week is $840-$2,055($120-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $660 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lead for a week is $1,374-$3,030($196-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,320 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lead for a week is $2,748-$5,628($393-$804 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,640 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Lead cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lead Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lead.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lead for a week is $2,161-$10,766($309-$1,538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $847 to $1,610 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lead for a week is $3,512-$13,468($502-$1,924 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $312 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,694 to $3,220 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lead for a week is $7,024-$23,708($1,003-$3,387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $624 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,388 to $6,440 for first class
Lodging: $270 to $546 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $2,150 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lead Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lead is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lead 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.
Lead 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 Lead 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 Lead.
Flight Costs to Lead
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $795 average in mid December to a low of $523 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $498. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lead our data includes 275 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lead from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,284 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $222.
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 Lead, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $272, 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 Lead can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $680 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.