The average price of a 7-day trip to Lincoln is $1,715 for a solo traveler, $3,080 for a couple, and $5,774 for a family of 4. Lincoln hotels range from $71 to $325 per night with an average of $109, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are between $617 and $985 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,091 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $125 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 Lincoln, CA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Lincoln hotel:

  • January 8th to March 11th
  • April 16th to April 29th
  • August 13th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lincoln is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Lincoln Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Lincoln for a week is $1,230-$2,495($176-$356 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $374 to $798 for economy

Lodging: $134 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Lincoln for a week is $2,412-$4,542($345-$649 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $748 to $1,596 for economy

Lodging: $134 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Lincoln for a week is $3,636-$8,336($519-$1,191 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,496 to $3,192 for economy

Lodging: $268 to $274 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $142 to $164 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Lincoln

How cheap can you make a vacation to Lincoln? The cheapest trip to Lincoln is about $134 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 $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 Lincoln for a week is $935-$2,196($134-$314 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $374 to $798 for economy

Lodging: $62 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lincoln for a week is $1,498-$3,372($214-$482 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $748 to $1,596 for economy

Lodging: $62 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lincoln for a week is $2,996-$6,132($428-$876 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,496 to $3,192 for economy

Lodging: $124 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $224 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lincoln cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Lincoln Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Lincoln for a week is $2,707-$10,299($387-$1,471 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $225 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,062 to $1,668 for first class

Lodging: $161 to $325 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Lincoln for a week is $4,448-$13,542($635-$1,935 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $450 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,124 to $3,336 for first class

Lodging: $161 to $325 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lincoln for a week is $8,896-$24,264($1,271-$3,466 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $900 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,248 to $6,672 for first class

Lodging: $322 to $650 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $896 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Lincoln Hotel Prices

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

Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln.

 

Flight Costs to Lincoln

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $985 average in late July to a low of $617 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lincoln our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lincoln from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,026 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $130.

 

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 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 Lincoln, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $368, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Lincoln can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $810 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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