The average price of a 7-day trip to Marion is $1,166 for a solo traveler, $2,094 for a couple, and $3,926 for a family of 4. Marion hotels range from $50 to $204 per night with an average of $50, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are between $587 and $828 per person for economy flights and $1,842 to $2,598 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $61 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 Marion, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CID and stay in a Marion hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Marion is usually early to mid September.
Average Marion Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Marion for a week is $1,015-$1,569($145-$224 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Marion for a week is $2,090-$2,990($299-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Marion for a week is $3,286-$5,256($469-$751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $99 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Marion
How cheap can you make a vacation to Marion? The cheapest trip to Marion is about $109 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $43.
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 Marion for a week is $763-$1,740($109-$249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Marion for a week is $1,268-$2,640($181-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Marion for a week is $2,536-$4,944($362-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Marion cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Marion Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Marion.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Marion for a week is $2,207-$7,302($315-$1,043 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,027 to $1,576 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $204 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Marion for a week is $3,808-$9,816($544-$1,402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,054 to $3,152 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $204 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Marion for a week is $7,616-$17,718($1,088-$2,531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,108 to $6,304 for first class
Lodging: $202 to $408 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,277 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Marion Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Marion is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Marion 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.
Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion.
Flight Costs to Marion
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $828 average in mid December to a low of $587 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $501. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Marion our data includes 400 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Marion from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,374 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $185.
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 Marion, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $241, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Marion can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $508 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.