The average price of a 7-day trip to Spirit Lake is $1,719 for a solo traveler, $3,087 for a couple, and $5,788 for a family of 4. Spirit Lake hotels range from $61 to $276 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 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 $55 to $79 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 Spirit Lake, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FSD and stay in a Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake is usually mid to late September.
Average Spirit Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Spirit Lake for a week is $1,236-$2,606($177-$372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $697 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $226 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Spirit Lake for a week is $2,318-$4,084($331-$583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,394 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $226 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Spirit Lake for a week is $3,948-$7,034($564-$1,005 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,788 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $259 to $339 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Spirit Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Spirit Lake? The cheapest trip to Spirit Lake is about $119 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 $160 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 $53.
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 Spirit Lake for a week is $832-$2,219($119-$317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $697 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Spirit Lake for a week is $1,346-$3,238($192-$463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,394 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Spirit Lake for a week is $2,692-$5,756($385-$822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,788 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Spirit Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Spirit Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Spirit Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Spirit Lake for a week is $2,319-$9,928($331-$1,418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,638 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Spirit Lake for a week is $3,816-$12,560($545-$1,794 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $3,276 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Spirit Lake for a week is $7,632-$20,740($1,090-$2,963 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,048 to $6,552 for first class
Lodging: $274 to $552 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,702 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Spirit Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Spirit Lake is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Spirit Lake 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.
Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake.
Flight Costs to Spirit Lake
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 Spirit Lake our data includes 336 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake, 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 Spirit Lake can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $689 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.