The average price of a 7-day trip to Lincoln is $1,524 for a solo traveler, $2,737 for a couple, and $5,131 for a family of 4. Lincoln hotels range from $52 to $238 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA) are between $568 and $902 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,830 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $97 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, NE, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OMA and stay in a Lincoln hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
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 $1,127-$2,229($161-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $812 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 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 $2,182-$3,900($312-$557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,624 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lincoln for a week is $3,704-$7,146($529-$1,021 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $3,248 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $141 to $197 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 $117 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 $182 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 $46.
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 $819-$2,304($117-$329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $812 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $182 to $202 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 $1,362-$3,396($195-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,624 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $182 to $202 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lincoln for a week is $2,724-$6,186($389-$884 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $3,248 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $291 to $303 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy 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 $2,391-$11,024($342-$1,575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $1,746 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 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 $4,122-$14,128($589-$2,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $3,492 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lincoln for a week is $8,244-$25,088($1,178-$3,584 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,208 to $6,984 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $476 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $2,112 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lincoln Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lincoln is about average 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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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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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Lincoln.
Flight Costs to Lincoln
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $902 average in mid December to a low of $568 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lincoln our data includes 532 originating airports, and 113 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 $6,153 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 $237.
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 Lincoln, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $335, so you can easily save about 59% 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 $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $594 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.