The average price of a 7-day trip to Springfield is $1,350 for a solo traveler, $2,425 for a couple, and $4,545 for a family of 4. Springfield hotels range from $59 to $227 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) are between $664 and $887 per person for economy flights and $2,084 to $2,783 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $87 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 Springfield, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SPI and stay in a Springfield hotel:
- April 2nd to June 17th (except the weeks of May 7th and May 14th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Springfield is usually mid to late September.
Average Springfield Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Springfield for a week is $1,054-$1,859($151-$266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $710 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Springfield for a week is $2,208-$3,532($315-$505 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,420 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Springfield for a week is $3,358-$6,356($480-$908 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $2,840 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $125 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Springfield
How cheap can you make a vacation to Springfield? The cheapest trip to Springfield is about $120 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 $48.
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 Springfield for a week is $840-$1,936($120-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $710 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Springfield for a week is $1,392-$2,912($199-$416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,420 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Springfield for a week is $2,784-$5,248($398-$750 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $2,840 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Springfield cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Springfield Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Springfield.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Springfield for a week is $2,320-$9,492($331-$1,356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,207 to $1,974 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Springfield for a week is $3,968-$12,684($567-$1,812 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,414 to $3,948 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Springfield for a week is $7,936-$22,218($1,134-$3,174 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,828 to $7,896 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $454 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,575 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Springfield Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Springfield is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Springfield 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.
Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield.
Flight Costs to Springfield
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $887 average in mid December to a low of $664 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $536. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Springfield our data includes 197 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Springfield from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,410 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $174.
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 Springfield, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $222, so you can easily save about 33% 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 Springfield can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $565 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.