The average price of a 7-day trip to Ottumwa is $1,285 for a solo traveler, $2,308 for a couple, and $4,327 for a family of 4. Ottumwa hotels range from $48 to $219 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are between $641 and $1,014 per person for economy flights and $2,011 to $3,182 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $64 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 Ottumwa, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCI and stay in a Ottumwa hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ottumwa is usually mid to late September.
Average Ottumwa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ottumwa for a week is $1,129-$1,775($161-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $811 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ottumwa for a week is $2,276-$3,440($325-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,622 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ottumwa for a week is $3,424-$5,984($489-$855 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,244 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $158 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $98 to $129 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ottumwa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ottumwa? The cheapest trip to Ottumwa is about $113 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 $180 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 $41.
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 Ottumwa for a week is $794-$2,263($113-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $811 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ottumwa for a week is $1,342-$3,326($192-$475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,622 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ottumwa for a week is $2,684-$6,052($383-$865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,244 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Ottumwa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ottumwa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ottumwa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ottumwa for a week is $2,447-$7,541($350-$1,077 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,253 to $1,671 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $219 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ottumwa for a week is $4,246-$10,066($607-$1,438 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,506 to $3,342 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $219 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ottumwa for a week is $8,492-$18,128($1,213-$2,590 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,012 to $6,684 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $438 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ottumwa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ottumwa is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ottumwa 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.
Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Ottumwa.
Flight Costs to Ottumwa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,014 average in late July to a low of $641 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $699. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ottumwa our data includes 676 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ottumwa from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $9,478 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) in Cincinnati, OH (the United States) at an average of just $202.
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 Ottumwa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $373, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Ottumwa can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $545 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.