The average price of a 7-day trip to Shenandoah is $1,239 for a solo traveler, $2,225 for a couple, and $4,172 for a family of 4. Shenandoah hotels range from $50 to $229 per night with an average of $77. 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 $35 to $64 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 Shenandoah, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OMA and stay in a Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah is usually early to mid September.
Average Shenandoah Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shenandoah for a week is $1,110-$1,683($159-$240 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $731 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shenandoah for a week is $1,758-$2,862($251-$409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,462 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shenandoah for a week is $3,516-$5,724($502-$818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $2,924 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Shenandoah
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shenandoah? The cheapest trip to Shenandoah is about $113 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 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 Shenandoah for a week is $794-$1,297($113-$185 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $731 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shenandoah for a week is $1,330-$2,294($190-$328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,462 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shenandoah for a week is $2,660-$4,588($380-$655 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $2,924 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very possible to travel to Shenandoah cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shenandoah Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shenandoah.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shenandoah for a week is $1,965-$3,904($281-$558 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $115 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $846 to $1,725 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shenandoah for a week is $3,252-$6,434($465-$919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $230 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,692 to $3,450 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shenandoah for a week is $6,504-$12,868($929-$1,838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $460 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,384 to $6,900 for first class
Lodging: $226 to $458 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Shenandoah Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shenandoah is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Shenandoah due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Shenandoah.
Flight Costs to Shenandoah
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 Shenandoah our data includes 532 originating airports, and 113 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah, 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 Shenandoah can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $570 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.