The average price of a 7-day trip to Rock Island is $1,325 for a solo traveler, $2,380 for a couple, and $4,461 for a family of 4. Rock Island hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $75, 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 $41 to $94 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 Rock Island, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MLI and stay in a Rock Island 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 Rock Island is usually mid to late September.
Average Rock Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rock Island for a week is $1,023-$1,894($146-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $364 to $690 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $62 to $76 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rock Island for a week is $2,056-$3,430($294-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $728 to $1,380 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $62 to $76 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rock Island for a week is $3,162-$6,484($452-$926 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,456 to $2,760 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $93 to $114 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rock Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rock Island? The cheapest trip to Rock Island is about $108 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 $43.
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 Rock Island for a week is $755-$1,983($108-$283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $364 to $690 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rock Island for a week is $1,252-$2,946($179-$421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $728 to $1,380 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rock Island for a week is $2,504-$5,280($358-$754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,456 to $2,760 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Rock Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rock Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rock Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rock Island for a week is $2,339-$8,688($334-$1,241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $903 to $1,891 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rock Island for a week is $3,844-$11,832($549-$1,690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,806 to $3,782 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rock Island for a week is $7,688-$20,892($1,098-$2,985 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,612 to $7,564 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rock Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rock Island is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rock Island 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.
Rock Island 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 Rock Island 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 Rock Island.
Flight Costs to Rock Island
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 Rock Island our data includes 325 originating airports, and 89 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rock Island 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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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 Rock Island, 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 Rock Island can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $583 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.