The average price of a 7-day trip to Monticello is $1,672 for a solo traveler, $3,003 for a couple, and $5,630 for a family of 4. Monticello hotels range from $65 to $295 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are between $616 and $982 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $3,082 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 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, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IND and stay in a Monticello hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Monticello is usually mid to late September.
Average Monticello Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Monticello for a week is $1,365-$2,438($195-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $805 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $136 to $166 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 $2,548-$4,234($364-$605 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $136 to $166 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $4,248-$7,262($607-$1,037 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $190 to $249 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 $129 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 $53.
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 $906-$2,708($129-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $805 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 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 $1,494-$3,856($213-$551 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $2,988-$6,932($427-$990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $330 to $390 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $2,803-$10,686($400-$1,527 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $173 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,123 to $1,699 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,296 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 $4,724-$13,596($675-$1,942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $346 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,246 to $3,398 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $9,448-$24,084($1,350-$3,441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $456 to $692 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,492 to $6,796 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $590 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,080 to $2,074 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Monticello Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Monticello is much higher 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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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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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 $982 average in late July to a low of $616 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $666. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Monticello our data includes 643 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Monticello from an airport like Balandino (CEK) in Chelyabinsk (Russia) for an average $11,783 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 $210.
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 Monticello, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, 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 Monticello can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $737 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.