The average price of a 7-day trip to Southeast Missouri is $1,440 for a solo traveler, $2,586 for a couple, and $4,848 for a family of 4. Southeast Missouri hotels range from $50 to $229 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) are between $462 and $1,363 per person for economy flights and $1,450 to $4,277 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $80 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 Missouri, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CGI and stay in a Southeast Missouri hotel:
- March 26th to July 8th
- July 30th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southeast Missouri is usually late August to early September.
Average Southeast Missouri Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southeast Missouri for a week is $997-$2,192($142-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $291 to $1,104 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southeast Missouri for a week is $1,952-$4,374($279-$625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $2,208 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Missouri for a week is $3,058-$7,664($437-$1,095 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $4,416 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $101 to $132 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southeast Missouri
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southeast Missouri? The cheapest trip to Southeast Missouri is about $98 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 $140 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 Southeast Missouri for a week is $688-$2,450($98-$350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $291 to $1,104 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southeast Missouri for a week is $1,112-$3,820($159-$546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $2,208 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Missouri for a week is $2,224-$7,100($318-$1,014 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $4,416 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Southeast Missouri cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southeast Missouri 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 Missouri.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southeast Missouri for a week is $2,009-$7,488($287-$1,070 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $168 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $722 to $2,208 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southeast Missouri for a week is $3,340-$10,872($477-$1,553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $174 to $336 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,444 to $4,416 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southeast Missouri for a week is $6,680-$19,692($954-$2,813 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $348 to $672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,888 to $8,832 for first class
Lodging: $226 to $458 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southeast Missouri Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southeast Missouri is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southeast Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.
Flight Costs to Southeast Missouri
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,363 average in early to mid December to a low of $462 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $587. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southeast Missouri our data includes 44 originating airports, and 42 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southeast Missouri from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,955 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Barkley Regional (PAH) in Paducah, KY (the United States) at an average of just $120.
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 Thursday, 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 Missouri, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $901, so you can easily save about 195% 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 Missouri 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.