The average price of a 7-day trip to Southwest Illinois is $1,342 for a solo traveler, $2,410 for a couple, and $4,519 for a family of 4. Southwest Illinois hotels range from $50 to $229 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are between $636 and $1,035 per person for economy flights and $1,996 to $3,248 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $69 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 Southwest Illinois, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STL and stay in a Southwest Illinois hotel:
- January 15th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southwest Illinois is usually mid to late September.
Average Southwest Illinois Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southwest Illinois for a week is $987-$1,967($141-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $932 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southwest Illinois for a week is $2,188-$3,588($313-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,864 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southwest Illinois for a week is $3,048-$6,668($435-$953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,728 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $106 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southwest Illinois
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southwest Illinois? The cheapest trip to Southwest Illinois is about $102 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 $41.
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 Southwest Illinois for a week is $716-$2,038($102-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $932 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southwest Illinois for a week is $1,186-$3,236($169-$462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,864 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southwest Illinois for a week is $2,372-$5,968($339-$853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,728 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Southwest Illinois cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southwest 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 Southwest Illinois.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southwest Illinois for a week is $2,089-$8,026($298-$1,147 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $907 to $2,451 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southwest Illinois for a week is $3,500-$11,492($500-$1,642 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,814 to $4,902 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southwest Illinois for a week is $7,000-$20,248($1,000-$2,893 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,628 to $9,804 for first class
Lodging: $226 to $458 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southwest Illinois Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southwest Illinois is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southwest 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.
Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Illinois.
Flight Costs to Southwest Illinois
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,035 average in late July to a low of $636 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southwest Illinois our data includes 697 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southwest Illinois from an airport like El Aroui International (NDR) in Nador (Morocco) for an average $7,317 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Owensboro Daviess County Regional (OWB) in Owensboro, KY (the United States) at an average of just $38.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Southwest Illinois, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Southwest Illinois 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.