The average price of a 7-day trip to Murphysboro is $1,584 for a solo traveler, $2,845 for a couple, and $5,333 for a family of 4. Murphysboro hotels range from $65 to $247 per night with an average of $65, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are between $636 and $1,035 per person for economy flights and $1,996 to $3,248 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $81 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 Murphysboro, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STL and stay in a Murphysboro hotel:
- January 15th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Murphysboro is usually mid to late September.
Average Murphysboro Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Murphysboro for a week is $1,024-$2,336($146-$334 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $869 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Murphysboro for a week is $2,232-$4,104($319-$586 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,738 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Murphysboro for a week is $3,268-$7,094($467-$1,013 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,476 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Murphysboro
How cheap can you make a vacation to Murphysboro? The cheapest trip to Murphysboro is about $119 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 $120 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 $58.
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 Murphysboro for a week is $832-$1,996($119-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $869 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Murphysboro for a week is $1,316-$3,152($188-$450 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,738 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Murphysboro for a week is $2,632-$5,884($376-$841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,476 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Murphysboro cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Murphysboro Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Murphysboro.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Murphysboro for a week is $2,082-$13,772($297-$1,967 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,894 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Murphysboro for a week is $3,426-$16,744($489-$2,392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,788 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Murphysboro for a week is $6,852-$29,168($979-$4,167 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,304 to $7,576 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $494 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Murphysboro Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Murphysboro is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Murphysboro 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.
Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro.
Flight Costs to Murphysboro
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,035 average in late July to a low of $636 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Murphysboro our data includes 697 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Murphysboro from an airport like El Aroui International (NDR) in Nador (Morocco) for an average $7,317 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Owensboro Daviess County Regional (OWB) in Owensboro, KY (the United States) at an average of just $38.
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 Murphysboro, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Murphysboro can easily cost $310 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.