The average price of a 7-day trip to Missouri is $1,116 for a solo traveler, $1,749 for a couple, and $3,166 for a family of 4. Missouri hotels range from $54 to $247 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Missouri (from all airports) are between $615 and $987 per person for economy flights and $1,931 to $3,099 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $85 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 Missouri
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Missouri and stay in a Missouri hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Missouri is usually mid to late September.
Average Missouri Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Missouri for a week is $1,099-$2,217($157-$317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $860 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Missouri for a week is $1,753-$3,672($250-$525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,720 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Missouri for a week is $3,520-$6,968($503-$995 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $163 to $341 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,497 to $3,441 for economy
Lodging: $147 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $156 to $190 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Missouri
How cheap can you make a vacation to Missouri? The cheapest trip to Missouri is about $114 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 $20 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 Missouri for a week is $797-$2,233($114-$319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $860 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $151 to $181 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Missouri for a week is $1,311-$3,380($187-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,720 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $151 to $181 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Missouri for a week is $2,629-$6,221($376-$889 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,497 to $3,441 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $226 to $272 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Missouri cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Missouri Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Missouri.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Missouri for a week is $2,271-$10,002($324-$1,429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $171 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $935 to $2,187 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,103 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Missouri for a week is $3,773-$13,380($539-$1,911 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $163 to $341 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,870 to $4,375 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,103 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Missouri for a week is $7,559-$23,532($1,080-$3,362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $327 to $683 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,740 to $8,749 for first class
Lodging: $255 to $494 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $824 to $1,667 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Missouri Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Missouri is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Missouri 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.
Missouri 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 Missouri 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Missouri.
Flight Costs to Missouri
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $987 average in early January to a low of $615 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $632. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Missouri our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Missouri, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $372, 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 Missouri can easily cost $308 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $616 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.