The average price of a 7-day trip to Springfield is $1,396 for a solo traveler, $2,507 for a couple, and $4,700 for a family of 4. Springfield hotels range from $52 to $237 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to James M Cox/Dayton International Airport (DAY) are between $654 and $937 per person for economy flights and $2,052 to $2,940 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $83 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, OH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAY and stay in a Springfield hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th and November 26th)
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 $1,200-$1,982($171-$283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $759 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $107 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 $2,404-$3,678($343-$525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,518 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Springfield for a week is $3,672-$6,404($525-$915 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,036 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $132 to $161 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 $116 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 $212 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 Springfield for a week is $810-$2,424($116-$346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $759 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $212 to $232 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 $1,362-$3,456($195-$494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,518 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $212 to $232 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Springfield for a week is $2,724-$6,078($389-$868 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,036 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $339 to $325 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy 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 $2,293-$8,599($328-$1,228 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $997 to $1,837 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 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 $3,878-$11,654($554-$1,665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,994 to $3,674 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Springfield for a week is $7,756-$19,984($1,108-$2,855 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,988 to $7,348 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $474 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Springfield Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Springfield is about average 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Springfield.
Flight Costs to Springfield
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $937 average in late July to a low of $654 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $665. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Springfield our data includes 539 originating airports, and 111 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 $6,036 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 $170.
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 Springfield, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $283, so you can easily save about 43% 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 $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $591 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.