The average price of a 7-day trip to Quad Cities is $1,275 for a solo traveler, $2,290 for a couple, and $4,293 for a family of 4. Quad Cities hotels range from $52 to $235 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Quad City International Airport (MLI) are between $555 and $784 per person for economy flights and $1,742 to $2,460 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $78 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 Quad Cities, IA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MLI and stay in a Quad Cities hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 9th to May 6th
  • August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Quad Cities is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Quad Cities Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Quad Cities for a week is $1,044-$1,776($149-$254 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $364 to $666 for economy

Lodging: $70 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Quad Cities for a week is $2,056-$3,224($294-$461 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $728 to $1,332 for economy

Lodging: $70 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Quad Cities for a week is $3,144-$5,976($449-$854 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,456 to $2,664 for economy

Lodging: $140 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $104 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Quad Cities

How cheap can you make a vacation to Quad Cities? The cheapest trip to Quad Cities is about $111 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 $140 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 $45.

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 Quad Cities for a week is $774-$2,019($111-$288 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $364 to $666 for economy

Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Quad Cities for a week is $1,278-$2,958($183-$423 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $728 to $1,332 for economy

Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Quad Cities for a week is $2,556-$5,484($365-$783 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,456 to $2,664 for economy

Lodging: $90 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $196 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Quad Cities cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Quad Cities Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Quad Cities.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Quad Cities for a week is $2,355-$7,666($336-$1,095 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $961 to $1,878 for first class

Lodging: $139 to $235 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Quad Cities for a week is $3,876-$10,580($554-$1,511 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,922 to $3,756 for first class

Lodging: $139 to $235 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Quad Cities for a week is $7,752-$18,784($1,107-$2,683 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,844 to $7,512 for first class

Lodging: $278 to $470 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $660 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Quad Cities Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Quad Cities is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Quad Cities 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.

Quad Cities 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Quad Cities 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Quad Cities.

 

Flight Costs to Quad Cities

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $784 average in mid December to a low of $555 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $489. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Quad Cities our data includes 325 originating airports, and 89 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Quad Cities from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,791 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $172.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Quad Cities, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $230, 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 Quad Cities can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $586 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.

 

 

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