The average price of a 7-day trip to Saint Louis is $1,486 for a solo traveler, $2,669 for a couple, and $5,003 for a family of 4. Saint Louis hotels range from $54 to $248 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are between $636 and $1,035 per person for economy flights and $1,996 to $3,248 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 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 Saint Louis, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STL and stay in a Saint Louis hotel:
- January 15th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Saint Louis is usually mid to late September.
Average Saint Louis Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Saint Louis for a week is $1,064-$2,223($152-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $911 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Saint Louis for a week is $2,300-$4,040($329-$577 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,822 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Saint Louis for a week is $3,182-$7,584($455-$1,083 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,644 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $105 to $137 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Saint Louis
How cheap can you make a vacation to Saint Louis? The cheapest trip to Saint Louis is about $107 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $44.
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 Saint Louis for a week is $748-$1,858($107-$265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $911 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Saint Louis for a week is $1,232-$3,056($176-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,822 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Saint Louis for a week is $2,464-$5,848($352-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,644 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Saint Louis cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Saint Louis Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Saint Louis.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Saint Louis for a week is $2,130-$8,555($304-$1,222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $188 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $853 to $2,223 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Saint Louis for a week is $3,522-$12,094($503-$1,728 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $376 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,706 to $4,446 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Saint Louis for a week is $7,044-$21,680($1,006-$3,097 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $752 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,412 to $8,892 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $496 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Saint Louis Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Saint Louis is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Saint Louis 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.
Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Saint Louis.
Flight Costs to Saint Louis
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,035 average in late July to a low of $636 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Saint Louis our data includes 697 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Saint Louis from an airport like El Aroui International (NDR) in Nador (Morocco) for an average $7,317 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Owensboro Daviess County Regional (OWB) in Owensboro, KY (the United States) at an average of just $38.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Saint Louis, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Saint Louis can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $619 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.