The average price of a 7-day trip to Monticello is $1,406 for a solo traveler, $2,525 for a couple, and $4,734 for a family of 4. Monticello hotels range from $51 to $233 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to University of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) are between $666 and $876 per person for economy flights and $2,090 to $2,749 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $91 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 Monticello, IL, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMI and stay in a Monticello hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 16th to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
  • May 28th to June 17th
  • August 13th to October 7th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Monticello is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Monticello Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Monticello for a week is $1,143-$1,960($163-$280 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $442 to $771 for economy

Lodging: $85 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Monticello for a week is $2,278-$3,578($325-$511 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $884 to $1,542 for economy

Lodging: $85 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $3,432-$6,664($490-$952 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,768 to $3,084 for economy

Lodging: $170 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $114 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Monticello

How cheap can you make a vacation to Monticello? The cheapest trip to Monticello is about $122 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 Monticello for a week is $851-$1,644($122-$235 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $442 to $771 for economy

Lodging: $46 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Monticello for a week is $1,426-$2,688($204-$384 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $884 to $1,542 for economy

Lodging: $46 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $2,804-$5,076($401-$725 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,768 to $3,084 for economy

Lodging: $92 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $84 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Monticello cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Monticello Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Monticello.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Monticello for a week is $2,102-$11,061($300-$1,580 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $937 to $1,627 for first class

Lodging: $116 to $233 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $680 to $1,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Monticello for a week is $3,508-$13,962($501-$1,995 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,874 to $3,254 for first class

Lodging: $116 to $233 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $680 to $1,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $7,016-$23,028($1,002-$3,290 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,748 to $6,508 for first class

Lodging: $232 to $466 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,020 to $1,904 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Monticello Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Monticello is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Monticello 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.

Monticello 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Monticello 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Monticello.

 

Flight Costs to Monticello

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $876 average in mid December to a low of $666 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $489. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Monticello our data includes 173 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Monticello from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,498 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $217.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Monticello, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $211, so you can easily save about 32% 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 Monticello can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $581 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.

 

 

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