The average price of a 7-day trip to Milford is $1,849 for a solo traveler, $3,321 for a couple, and $6,226 for a family of 4. Milford hotels range from $65 to $297 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) are between $525 and $811 per person for economy flights and $1,647 to $2,545 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $108 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 Milford, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FSD and stay in a Milford hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Milford is usually mid to late September.
Average Milford Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Milford for a week is $1,218-$2,821($174-$403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $673 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $190 to $232 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Milford for a week is $2,300-$4,526($329-$647 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,346 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $190 to $232 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Milford for a week is $3,912-$7,942($559-$1,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,692 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $304 to $371 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Milford
How cheap can you make a vacation to Milford? The cheapest trip to Milford is about $125 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 $160 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 $58.
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 Milford for a week is $876-$2,216($125-$317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $673 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Milford for a week is $1,404-$3,232($201-$462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,346 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Milford for a week is $2,808-$5,864($401-$838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,692 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Milford cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Milford Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Milford.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Milford for a week is $2,513-$10,388($359-$1,484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $238 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $861 to $1,810 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Milford for a week is $4,144-$13,864($592-$1,981 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $476 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,722 to $3,620 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Milford for a week is $8,288-$24,272($1,184-$3,467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $952 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,444 to $7,240 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $594 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,728 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Milford Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Milford is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Milford 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.
Milford 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 Milford 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 Milford.
Flight Costs to Milford
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $811 average in late July to a low of $525 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $502. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Milford our data includes 336 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Milford from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,521 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 $181.
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 Milford, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $286, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Milford can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $740 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.