The average price of a 7-day trip to Mount Vernon is $1,321 for a solo traveler, $2,373 for a couple, and $4,448 for a family of 4. Mount Vernon hotels range from $52 to $239 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are between $587 and $828 per person for economy flights and $1,842 to $2,598 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 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 Mount Vernon, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CID and stay in a Mount Vernon hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mount Vernon is usually early to mid September.
Average Mount Vernon Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mount Vernon for a week is $1,092-$1,864($156-$266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $687 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mount Vernon for a week is $2,160-$3,470($309-$496 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,374 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mount Vernon for a week is $3,348-$6,376($478-$911 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,748 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $114 to $131 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mount Vernon
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mount Vernon? The cheapest trip to Mount Vernon is about $111 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 $100 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 $42.
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 Mount Vernon for a week is $778-$1,807($111-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $687 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mount Vernon for a week is $1,304-$2,774($186-$396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,374 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mount Vernon for a week is $2,608-$5,212($373-$745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,748 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Mount Vernon cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mount Vernon Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mount Vernon.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mount Vernon for a week is $2,100-$7,420($300-$1,060 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,484 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mount Vernon for a week is $3,492-$10,052($499-$1,436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $2,968 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mount Vernon for a week is $6,984-$17,230($998-$2,461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,104 to $5,936 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $478 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,117 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mount Vernon Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mount Vernon is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mount Vernon 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.
Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon.
Flight Costs to Mount Vernon
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $828 average in mid December to a low of $587 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $501. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mount Vernon our data includes 400 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mount Vernon from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,374 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 $185.
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 Mount Vernon, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $241, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Mount Vernon can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $595 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.