The average price of a 7-day trip to St Joseph is $2,265 for a solo traveler, $4,068 for a couple, and $7,626 for a family of 4. St Joseph hotels range from $72 to $330 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are between $641 and $1,014 per person for economy flights and $2,011 to $3,182 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $134 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 St Joseph, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCI and stay in a St Joseph hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St Joseph is usually mid to late September.
Average St Joseph Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St Joseph for a week is $1,342-$3,564($192-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $892 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $237 to $289 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St Joseph for a week is $2,552-$5,638($365-$805 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,784 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $237 to $289 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St Joseph for a week is $4,228-$10,092($604-$1,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,568 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $332 to $462 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St Joseph
How cheap can you make a vacation to St Joseph? The cheapest trip to St Joseph is about $138 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 $59.
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 St Joseph for a week is $965-$2,177($138-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $892 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit St Joseph for a week is $1,576-$3,454($225-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,784 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit St Joseph for a week is $3,152-$6,368($450-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,568 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to St Joseph cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St Joseph Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in St Joseph.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St Joseph for a week is $2,799-$17,385($400-$2,484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $241 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,080 to $2,498 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $330 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St Joseph for a week is $4,614-$21,570($659-$3,081 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $482 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,160 to $4,996 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $330 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St Joseph for a week is $9,228-$36,540($1,318-$5,220 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $964 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,320 to $9,992 for first class
Lodging: $328 to $660 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St Joseph Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St Joseph is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in St Joseph 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.
St Joseph 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 St Joseph 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in St Joseph.
Flight Costs to St Joseph
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,014 average in late July to a low of $641 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $699. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St Joseph our data includes 676 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St Joseph from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $9,478 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) in Cincinnati, OH (the United States) at an average of just $202.
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 St Joseph, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $373, so you can easily save about 58% 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 St Joseph can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $822 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.