The average price of a 7-day trip to Nebraska is $1,052 for a solo traveler, $1,627 for a couple, and $3,196 for a family of 4. Nebraska hotels range from $55 to $251 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nebraska (from all airports) are between $594 and $924 per person for economy flights and $1,865 to $2,901 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $87 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 Nebraska
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Nebraska and stay in a Nebraska hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nebraska is usually mid to late September.
Average Nebraska Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nebraska for a week is $1,139-$2,335($163-$334 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $401 to $796 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Nebraska for a week is $1,842-$3,739($263-$534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $803 to $1,591 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Nebraska for a week is $3,678-$7,011($525-$1,002 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,606 to $3,183 for economy
Lodging: $147 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $189 to $232 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nebraska
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nebraska? The cheapest trip to Nebraska is about $118 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 $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 $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 Nebraska for a week is $824-$2,386($118-$341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $401 to $796 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $186 to $216 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Nebraska for a week is $1,373-$3,475($196-$496 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $803 to $1,591 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $186 to $216 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Nebraska for a week is $2,745-$6,272($392-$896 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $167 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,606 to $3,183 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $109 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $280 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Nebraska cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nebraska Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nebraska.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nebraska for a week is $2,324-$10,230($332-$1,461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $175 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $992 to $1,979 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $577 to $1,171 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nebraska for a week is $3,905-$13,433($558-$1,919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $350 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,985 to $3,957 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $577 to $1,171 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nebraska for a week is $7,811-$23,374($1,116-$3,339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $337 to $700 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,970 to $7,914 for first class
Lodging: $247 to $502 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $869 to $1,760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nebraska Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nebraska is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nebraska 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.
Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
Flight Costs to Nebraska
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $924 average in mid December to a low of $594 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $575. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Nebraska our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Nebraska, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $330, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Nebraska can easily cost $313 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $626 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.