The average price of a 7-day trip to Omaha is $1,739 for a solo traveler, $3,123 for a couple, and $5,855 for a family of 4. Omaha hotels range from $64 to $290 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $830 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA) are between $568 and $902 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,830 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $102 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 Omaha, NE, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OMA and stay in a Omaha 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 Omaha is usually early to mid September.
Average Omaha Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Omaha for a week is $1,232-$2,582($176-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $794 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $146 to $179 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Omaha for a week is $2,308-$4,306($330-$615 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,588 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $146 to $179 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Omaha for a week is $3,956-$7,748($565-$1,107 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $3,176 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $228 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $204 to $286 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Omaha
How cheap can you make a vacation to Omaha? The cheapest trip to Omaha is about $128 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 $130 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 $54.
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 Omaha for a week is $895-$2,030($128-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $794 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $130 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Omaha for a week is $1,466-$3,160($209-$451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,588 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $130 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Omaha for a week is $2,932-$5,960($419-$851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $3,176 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $182 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Omaha cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Omaha Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Omaha.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Omaha for a week is $2,410-$12,191($344-$1,742 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $93 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $955 to $1,659 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $830 to $1,494 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Omaha for a week is $4,016-$15,418($574-$2,203 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $186 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,910 to $3,318 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $830 to $1,494 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Omaha for a week is $8,032-$27,248($1,147-$3,893 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $372 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,820 to $6,636 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $580 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,328 to $2,390 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Omaha Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Omaha is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Omaha 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.
Omaha 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.
Key
Prices are based on Omaha 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.
Key
There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Omaha.
Flight Costs to Omaha
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $902 average in mid December to a low of $568 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Omaha our data includes 532 originating airports, and 113 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Omaha from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,153 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $237.
Average Flight Cost by Season
Key
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
Key
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 Omaha, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $335, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Omaha can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $724 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.