The average price of a 7-day trip to Story City is $1,488 for a solo traveler, $2,672 for a couple, and $5,010 for a family of 4. Story City hotels range from $55 to $252 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $840 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are between $588 and $892 per person for economy flights and $1,845 to $2,799 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $89 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 Story City, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DSM and stay in a Story City hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Story City is usually early to mid September.
Average Story City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Story City for a week is $1,102-$2,167($157-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $794 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Story City for a week is $2,200-$3,780($314-$540 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,588 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Story City for a week is $3,346-$7,168($478-$1,024 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,176 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $95 to $118 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Story City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Story City? The cheapest trip to Story City 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 $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 $46.
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 Story City for a week is $809-$2,228($116-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $794 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Story City for a week is $1,342-$3,316($192-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,588 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Story City for a week is $2,684-$5,948($383-$850 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,176 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $266 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Story City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Story City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Story City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Story City for a week is $2,186-$13,582($312-$1,940 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $818 to $2,382 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Story City for a week is $3,592-$17,084($513-$2,441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,636 to $4,764 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Story City for a week is $7,184-$28,120($1,026-$4,017 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,272 to $9,528 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $504 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,344 to $2,352 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Story City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Story City is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Story City 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.
Story City 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 Story City 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 Story City.
Flight Costs to Story City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $892 average in late July to a low of $588 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Story City our data includes 473 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Story City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,341 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 $184.
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 Story City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $303, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Story City can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $629 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.