The average price of a 7-day trip to Washington is $1,394 for a solo traveler, $2,504 for a couple, and $4,694 for a family of 4. Washington hotels range from $47 to $215 per night with an average of $62, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) are between $587 and $828 per person for economy flights and $1,842 to $2,598 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $85 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 Washington, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CID and stay in a Washington hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Washington is usually early to mid September.
Average Washington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Washington for a week is $1,031-$2,048($147-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $745 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Washington for a week is $2,092-$3,554($299-$508 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,490 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $3,380-$6,494($483-$928 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,980 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $158 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $134 to $189 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Washington
How cheap can you make a vacation to Washington? The cheapest trip to Washington is about $106 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 $240 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 $38.
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 Washington for a week is $740-$2,617($106-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $745 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Washington for a week is $1,252-$3,614($179-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,490 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $2,504-$6,580($358-$940 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,980 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $384 to $432 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Washington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Washington Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Washington.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Washington for a week is $2,143-$11,635($306-$1,662 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $153 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $899 to $2,116 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Washington for a week is $3,644-$14,822($521-$2,117 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $306 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,798 to $4,232 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $7,288-$26,266($1,041-$3,752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $612 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,596 to $8,464 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $2,253 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Washington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Washington is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Washington 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.
Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.
Flight Costs to Washington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $828 average in mid December to a low of $587 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $501. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Washington our data includes 400 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Washington from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,374 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 $185.
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 Washington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $241, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Washington can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $535 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.