The average price of a 7-day trip to Shelby is $2,035 for a solo traveler, $3,655 for a couple, and $6,852 for a family of 4. Shelby hotels range from $89 to $406 per night with an average of $157, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $700 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA) are between $568 and $902 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,830 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $68 to $112 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 Shelby, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OMA and stay in a Shelby hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shelby is usually early to mid September.
Average Shelby Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shelby for a week is $1,557-$2,991($222-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $731 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $202 to $246 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shelby for a week is $2,766-$4,848($395-$693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,462 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $202 to $246 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shelby for a week is $4,872-$8,274($696-$1,182 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $2,924 for economy
Lodging: $226 to $300 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $323 to $369 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shelby
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shelby? The cheapest trip to Shelby is about $154 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 $300 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 $73.
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 Shelby for a week is $1,079-$3,180($154-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $731 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $89 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $330 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shelby for a week is $1,720-$4,380($246-$626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,462 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $89 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $330 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shelby for a week is $3,440-$7,572($491-$1,082 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $2,924 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $178 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $462 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Shelby cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shelby Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shelby.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shelby for a week is $2,915-$11,544($416-$1,649 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $129 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,996 for first class
Lodging: $201 to $406 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,330 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shelby for a week is $4,624-$15,108($661-$2,158 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $258 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $3,992 for first class
Lodging: $201 to $406 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,330 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shelby for a week is $9,248-$26,226($1,321-$3,747 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $516 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,224 to $7,984 for first class
Lodging: $402 to $812 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,050 to $1,995 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shelby Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shelby is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shelby 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.
Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby.
Flight Costs to Shelby
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $902 average in mid December to a low of $568 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shelby our data includes 532 originating airports, and 113 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shelby from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,153 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $237.
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 Shelby, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $335, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Shelby can easily cost $510 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $34 per person. Private tours can cost $1012 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.