The average price of a 7-day trip to Mattoon is $1,935 for a solo traveler, $3,475 for a couple, and $6,515 for a family of 4. Mattoon hotels range from $54 to $248 per night with an average of $53, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $940 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Decatur Airport (DEC) are between $873 and $1,143 per person for economy flights and $2,739 to $3,587 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $74 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 Mattoon, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DEC and stay in a Mattoon hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- March 26th to June 17th (except the week of May 7th)
- September 10th to September 23rd
- October 15th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mattoon is usually mid April.
Average Mattoon Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mattoon for a week is $1,160-$2,987($166-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $466 to $1,029 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $196 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mattoon for a week is $2,762-$4,762($395-$680 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $932 to $2,058 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $196 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mattoon for a week is $3,896-$8,492($557-$1,213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,864 to $4,116 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $294 to $384 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mattoon
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mattoon? The cheapest trip to Mattoon is about $126 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 $220 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 $45.
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 Mattoon for a week is $883-$2,816($126-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $466 to $1,029 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mattoon for a week is $1,496-$4,132($214-$590 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $932 to $2,058 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mattoon for a week is $2,992-$7,364($427-$1,052 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,864 to $4,116 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $330 to $350 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Mattoon cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mattoon Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mattoon.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mattoon for a week is $2,570-$15,619($367-$2,231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,188 to $2,634 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $1,974 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mattoon for a week is $4,402-$19,394($629-$2,771 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,376 to $5,268 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $1,974 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mattoon for a week is $8,804-$34,048($1,258-$4,864 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $652 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,752 to $10,536 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $496 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,410 to $3,158 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mattoon Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mattoon is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mattoon 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.
Mattoon 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 Mattoon 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 Mattoon.
Flight Costs to Mattoon
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,143 average in early to mid August to a low of $873 in mid April. Median flight price is $536. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mattoon our data includes 59 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mattoon from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,277 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Louis Lambert International (STL) in St. Louis, MO (the United States) at an average of just $59.
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 Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mattoon, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $269, so you can easily save about 31% 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 Mattoon can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $618 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.