The average price of a 7-day trip to Rantoul is $1,293 for a solo traveler, $2,322 for a couple, and $4,354 for a family of 4. Rantoul hotels range from $64 to $215 per night with an average of $65, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to University of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) are between $666 and $876 per person for economy flights and $2,090 to $2,749 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 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 Rantoul, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMI and stay in a Rantoul hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- May 28th to June 17th
- August 13th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Rantoul is usually early to mid September.
Average Rantoul Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rantoul for a week is $1,056-$1,675($151-$239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $442 to $753 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rantoul for a week is $2,212-$3,122($316-$446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $884 to $1,506 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rantoul for a week is $3,318-$5,752($474-$822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,768 to $3,012 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $158 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $81 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rantoul
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rantoul? The cheapest trip to Rantoul is about $130 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 $57.
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 Rantoul for a week is $910-$2,085($130-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $442 to $753 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $64 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 Rantoul for a week is $1,478-$3,090($211-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $884 to $1,506 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $64 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 Rantoul for a week is $2,956-$5,748($422-$821 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,768 to $3,012 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Rantoul cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rantoul Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rantoul.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rantoul for a week is $2,345-$7,444($335-$1,063 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,171 to $1,988 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rantoul for a week is $4,048-$10,328($578-$1,475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,342 to $3,976 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rantoul for a week is $8,096-$18,376($1,157-$2,625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,684 to $7,952 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rantoul Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rantoul is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rantoul 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.
Rantoul 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 Rantoul 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 Rantoul.
Flight Costs to Rantoul
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $876 average in mid December to a low of $666 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $489. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Rantoul our data includes 173 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rantoul from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,498 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 $217.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Rantoul, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $211, so you can easily save about 32% 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 Rantoul 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.