The average price of a 7-day trip to Sheldon is $1,301 for a solo traveler, $2,337 for a couple, and $4,380 for a family of 4. Sheldon hotels range from $58 to $266 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD) are between $525 and $811 per person for economy flights and $1,647 to $2,545 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $74 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 Sheldon, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FSD and stay in a Sheldon hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sheldon is usually mid to late September.
Average Sheldon Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sheldon for a week is $1,141-$1,795($163-$256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $689 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sheldon for a week is $2,146-$3,246($307-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,378 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sheldon for a week is $3,412-$6,004($487-$858 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,756 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $137 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sheldon
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sheldon? The cheapest trip to Sheldon is about $115 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 $200 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 $50.
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 Sheldon for a week is $807-$2,437($115-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $689 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sheldon for a week is $1,314-$3,434($188-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,378 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sheldon for a week is $2,628-$6,292($375-$899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,756 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $280 to $384 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Sheldon cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sheldon Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sheldon.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sheldon for a week is $2,305-$7,393($329-$1,056 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $925 to $1,605 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $266 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sheldon for a week is $3,818-$10,034($545-$1,433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,850 to $3,210 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $266 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sheldon for a week is $7,636-$18,166($1,091-$2,595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,700 to $6,420 for first class
Lodging: $264 to $532 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,267 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sheldon Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sheldon is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sheldon 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.
Sheldon 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 Sheldon 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 Sheldon.
Flight Costs to Sheldon
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $811 average in late July to a low of $525 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $502. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sheldon our data includes 336 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sheldon from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,521 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 $181.
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 Sheldon, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $286, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Sheldon can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $664 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.