The average price of a 7-day trip to Poteau is $1,274 for a solo traveler, $2,288 for a couple, and $4,290 for a family of 4. Poteau hotels range from $47 to $216 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) are between $596 and $842 per person for economy flights and $1,870 to $2,642 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $63 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 Poteau, OK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FSM and stay in a Poteau hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Poteau is usually mid to late September.
Average Poteau Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Poteau for a week is $1,015-$1,746($145-$249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $424 to $699 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Poteau for a week is $2,014-$3,172($288-$453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $848 to $1,398 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Poteau for a week is $3,340-$5,520($477-$789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,696 to $2,796 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $133 to $152 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Poteau
How cheap can you make a vacation to Poteau? The cheapest trip to Poteau is about $115 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 $260 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 Poteau for a week is $802-$2,691($115-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $424 to $699 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Poteau for a week is $1,352-$3,642($193-$520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $848 to $1,398 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Poteau for a week is $2,704-$6,414($386-$916 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,696 to $2,796 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $435 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Poteau cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Poteau Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Poteau.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Poteau for a week is $2,168-$7,161($310-$1,023 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $69 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,043 to $2,097 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $216 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Poteau for a week is $3,694-$10,098($528-$1,443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $138 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,086 to $4,194 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $216 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Poteau for a week is $7,388-$18,084($1,055-$2,583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $276 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,172 to $8,388 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $432 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Poteau Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Poteau is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Poteau 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.
Poteau 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 Poteau 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 Poteau.
Flight Costs to Poteau
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $842 average in late July to a low of $596 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $478. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Poteau our data includes 209 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Poteau from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (the United States) at an average of just $252.
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 Poteau, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $246, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Poteau can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $539 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.