The average price of a 7-day trip to St Louis is $1,833 for a solo traveler, $3,292 for a couple, and $6,172 for a family of 4. St Louis hotels range from $33 to $151 per night with an average of $59, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) are between $1,291 and $2,222 per person for economy flights and $4,051 to $6,973 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $57 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 Louis, SN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DSS and stay in a St Louis hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 3rd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St Louis is usually mid to late September.
Average St Louis Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St Louis for a week is $1,259-$2,589($180-$370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $865 to $1,800 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St Louis for a week is $3,172-$5,632($453-$805 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,730 to $3,600 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St Louis for a week is $4,562-$9,576($652-$1,368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,460 to $7,200 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $53 to $57 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St Louis
How cheap can you make a vacation to St Louis? The cheapest trip to St Louis is about $154 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 29% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $27.
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 Louis for a week is $1,076-$2,275($154-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $865 to $1,800 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit St Louis for a week is $2,032-$4,250($290-$607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,730 to $3,600 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit St Louis for a week is $3,992-$8,350($570-$1,193 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,460 to $7,200 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $66 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to St Louis cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St Louis 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 Louis.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St Louis for a week is $2,582-$8,922($369-$1,275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,773 to $4,284 for first class
Lodging: $66 to $151 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St Louis for a week is $4,768-$14,004($681-$2,001 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,546 to $8,568 for first class
Lodging: $66 to $151 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St Louis for a week is $9,536-$25,704($1,362-$3,672 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,092 to $17,136 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $302 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $896 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St Louis Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St Louis is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in St Louis due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
St Louis 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 Louis 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 St Louis.
Flight Costs to St Louis
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,222 average in early July to a low of $1,291 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,387. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St Louis our data includes 127 originating airports, and 80 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St Louis from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $22,290 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Marseille Provence (MRS) in Marseille (France) at an average of just $438.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In St Louis, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $930, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Louis can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $376 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.