The average price of a 7-day trip to Parsons is $1,281 for a solo traveler, $2,301 for a couple, and $4,313 for a family of 4. Parsons hotels range from $46 to $212 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) are between $539 and $736 per person for economy flights and $1,691 to $2,310 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $82 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 Parsons, KS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JLN and stay in a Parsons hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Parsons is usually late September.
Average Parsons Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Parsons for a week is $1,058-$1,806($151-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Parsons for a week is $2,018-$3,190($288-$456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Parsons for a week is $3,248-$5,880($464-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $108 to $152 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Parsons
How cheap can you make a vacation to Parsons? The cheapest trip to Parsons is about $108 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 10% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 Parsons for a week is $756-$1,627($108-$232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Parsons for a week is $1,266-$2,534($181-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Parsons for a week is $2,532-$4,636($362-$662 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Parsons cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Parsons Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Parsons.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Parsons for a week is $2,001-$7,488($286-$1,070 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $895 to $1,324 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $212 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 Parsons for a week is $3,372-$9,960($482-$1,423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,790 to $2,648 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $212 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 Parsons for a week is $6,744-$17,916($963-$2,559 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,580 to $5,296 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $424 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Parsons Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Parsons is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Parsons 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.
Parsons 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 Parsons 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 Parsons.
Flight Costs to Parsons
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $736 average in mid December to a low of $539 in late September. Median flight price is $428. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Parsons our data includes 179 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Parsons from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,824 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $229.
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 Parsons, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $198, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Parsons can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $528 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.