The average price of a 7-day trip to Okoboji is $1,746 for a solo traveler, $3,136 for a couple, and $5,879 for a family of 4. Okoboji hotels range from $62 to $282 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) are between $525 and $811 per person for economy flights and $1,647 to $2,545 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 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 Okoboji, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FSD and stay in a Okoboji hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Okoboji is usually mid to late September.
Average Okoboji Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Okoboji for a week is $1,171-$2,642($167-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $649 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $226 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Okoboji for a week is $2,176-$4,252($311-$607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,298 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $226 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Okoboji for a week is $3,664-$7,040($523-$1,006 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,596 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $259 to $316 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Okoboji
How cheap can you make a vacation to Okoboji? The cheapest trip to Okoboji is about $121 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 $160 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 $56.
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 Okoboji for a week is $850-$2,178($121-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $649 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Okoboji for a week is $1,364-$3,156($195-$451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,298 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Okoboji for a week is $2,728-$5,592($390-$799 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,596 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Okoboji cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Okoboji Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Okoboji.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Okoboji for a week is $2,232-$10,012($319-$1,430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $173 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,889 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Okoboji for a week is $3,624-$13,112($518-$1,873 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $346 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,778 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Okoboji for a week is $7,248-$22,078($1,035-$3,154 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $692 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,992 to $7,556 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $564 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,613 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Okoboji Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Okoboji is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Okoboji 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.
Okoboji 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 Okoboji 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 Okoboji.
Flight Costs to Okoboji
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $811 average in late July to a low of $525 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $502. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Okoboji our data includes 336 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Okoboji from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,521 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 $181.
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 Okoboji, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $286, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Okoboji can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $702 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.