The average price of a 7-day trip to Mount Vernon is $1,072 for a solo traveler, $1,925 for a couple, and $3,609 for a family of 4. Mount Vernon hotels range from $40 to $184 per night with an average of $62, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) are between $551 and $798 per person for economy flights and $1,729 to $2,504 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $68 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, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SGF and stay in a Mount Vernon hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
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 $886-$1,522($127-$217 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $397 to $638 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $68 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $62 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 $1,780-$2,956($254-$422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $794 to $1,276 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $68 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $62 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 $2,794-$5,272($399-$753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,588 to $2,552 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $136 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $75 to $93 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 $89 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 13% 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 $35.
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 $622-$1,215($89-$174 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $397 to $638 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 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 $1,124-$2,070($161-$296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $794 to $1,276 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 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 $2,200-$3,996($314-$571 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,588 to $2,552 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is 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 $1,997-$7,018($285-$1,003 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $136 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $1,314 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $184 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 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 $3,448-$9,284($493-$1,326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $272 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $2,628 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $184 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 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 $6,896-$16,192($985-$2,313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $544 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,208 to $5,256 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $368 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mount Vernon Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mount Vernon is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Mount Vernon due to hotel employees. 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 $798 average in late July to a low of $551 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $481. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mount Vernon our data includes 361 originating airports, and 82 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 $6,474 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 $243.
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 $247, so you can easily save about 45% 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 $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $459 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.