The average price of a 7-day trip to Pontoon Beach is $1,270 for a solo traveler, $2,281 for a couple, and $4,276 for a family of 4. Pontoon Beach hotels range from $50 to $215 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are between $636 and $1,035 per person for economy flights and $1,996 to $3,248 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $66 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 Pontoon Beach, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STL and stay in a Pontoon Beach hotel:
- January 15th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pontoon Beach is usually mid to late September.
Average Pontoon Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pontoon Beach for a week is $1,046-$1,824($149-$261 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $828 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pontoon Beach for a week is $2,282-$3,528($326-$504 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,656 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pontoon Beach for a week is $3,254-$6,168($465-$881 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,312 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $125 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pontoon Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pontoon Beach? The cheapest trip to Pontoon Beach is about $102 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 $60 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 $42.
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 Pontoon Beach for a week is $715-$1,620($102-$231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $828 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pontoon Beach for a week is $1,178-$2,700($168-$386 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,656 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pontoon Beach for a week is $2,356-$5,184($337-$741 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,312 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Pontoon Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pontoon Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pontoon Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pontoon Beach for a week is $2,245-$8,762($321-$1,252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,001 to $2,467 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pontoon Beach for a week is $3,848-$12,244($550-$1,749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,002 to $4,934 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pontoon Beach for a week is $7,696-$21,320($1,099-$3,046 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,004 to $9,868 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pontoon Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pontoon Beach is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pontoon Beach 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.
Pontoon Beach 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 Pontoon Beach 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 Pontoon Beach.
Flight Costs to Pontoon Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,035 average in late July to a low of $636 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pontoon Beach our data includes 697 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pontoon Beach from an airport like El Aroui International (NDR) in Nador (Morocco) for an average $7,317 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Owensboro Daviess County Regional (OWB) in Owensboro, KY (the United States) at an average of just $38.
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 Pontoon Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Pontoon Beach can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $536 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.