The average price of a 7-day trip to Southeast Illinois is $1,321 for a solo traveler, $2,373 for a couple, and $4,448 for a family of 4. Southeast Illinois hotels range from $52 to $236 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) are between $537 and $748 per person for economy flights and $1,685 to $2,347 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 Southeast Illinois, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EVV and stay in a Southeast Illinois hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southeast Illinois is usually mid to late September.
Average Southeast Illinois Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southeast Illinois for a week is $1,069-$1,871($153-$267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $643 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southeast Illinois for a week is $2,072-$3,382($296-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,286 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Illinois for a week is $3,430-$6,248($490-$893 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,572 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $133 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southeast Illinois
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southeast Illinois? The cheapest trip to Southeast Illinois is about $110 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 $120 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 $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 Southeast Illinois for a week is $770-$1,816($110-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $643 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southeast Illinois for a week is $1,282-$2,732($183-$390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,286 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Illinois for a week is $2,564-$5,104($366-$729 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,572 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Southeast Illinois cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southeast Illinois Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southeast Illinois.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southeast Illinois for a week is $2,283-$8,153($326-$1,165 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $207 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,042 to $1,916 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southeast Illinois for a week is $3,864-$11,518($552-$1,645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $414 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,084 to $3,832 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southeast Illinois for a week is $7,728-$20,642($1,104-$2,949 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $828 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,168 to $7,664 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $472 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southeast Illinois Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southeast Illinois is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southeast Illinois 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.
Southeast Illinois 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 Southeast Illinois 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 Southeast Illinois.
Flight Costs to Southeast Illinois
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $748 average in mid December to a low of $537 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $417. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southeast Illinois our data includes 219 originating airports, and 71 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southeast Illinois from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,230 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $207.
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 Southeast Illinois, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $211, so you can easily save about 39% 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 Southeast Illinois can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $589 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.