The average price of a 7-day trip to Russell is $1,571 for a solo traveler, $2,822 for a couple, and $5,290 for a family of 4. Russell hotels range from $59 to $221 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hays Regional Airport (HYS) are between $876 and $1,226 per person for economy flights and $2,749 to $3,847 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $82 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 Russell, KS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HYS and stay in a Russell hotel:
- March 26th to July 15th
- July 30th to September 23rd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Russell is usually mid May.
Average Russell Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Russell for a week is $1,221-$2,180($174-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $518 to $1,054 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Russell for a week is $2,714-$4,152($388-$593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,036 to $2,108 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Russell for a week is $3,792-$7,496($542-$1,071 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,072 to $4,216 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $114 to $138 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Russell
How cheap can you make a vacation to Russell? The cheapest trip to Russell is about $137 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 $53.
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 Russell for a week is $962-$2,273($137-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $518 to $1,054 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Russell for a week is $1,606-$3,586($229-$512 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,036 to $2,108 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Russell for a week is $3,212-$6,788($459-$970 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,072 to $4,216 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Russell cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Russell Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Russell.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Russell for a week is $2,380-$11,891($340-$1,699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,202 to $2,319 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $221 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,404 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Russell for a week is $4,100-$15,358($586-$2,194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,404 to $4,638 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $221 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,404 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Russell for a week is $8,200-$27,344($1,171-$3,906 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,808 to $9,276 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $442 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,092 to $2,246 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Russell Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Russell is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Russell 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.
Russell 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 Russell 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 Russell.
Flight Costs to Russell
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,226 average in mid December to a low of $876 in mid May. Median flight price is $581. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Russell our data includes 34 originating airports, and 35 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Russell from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,305 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salina Regional (SLN) in Salina, KS (the United States) at an average of just $159.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Russell, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $350, so you can easily save about 40% 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 Russell can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $552 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.