The average price of a 7-day trip to Waterville is $1,419 for a solo traveler, $2,549 for a couple, and $4,778 for a family of 4. Waterville hotels range from $55 to $252 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) are between $638 and $814 per person for economy flights and $2,002 to $2,554 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $80 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 Waterville, KS, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MHK and stay in a Waterville hotel:

  • January 8th to February 25th
  • April 16th to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
  • August 13th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waterville is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Waterville Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Waterville for a week is $1,223-$1,953($175-$279 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $467 to $733 for economy

Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Waterville for a week is $2,368-$3,408($338-$487 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $934 to $1,466 for economy

Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Waterville for a week is $3,968-$6,288($567-$898 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,868 to $2,932 for economy

Lodging: $140 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $126 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Waterville

How cheap can you make a vacation to Waterville? The cheapest trip to Waterville is about $126 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 $320 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 $45.

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 Waterville for a week is $884-$3,127($126-$447 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $467 to $733 for economy

Lodging: $45 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $320 to $350 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waterville for a week is $1,498-$4,154($214-$593 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $934 to $1,466 for economy

Lodging: $45 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $320 to $350 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waterville for a week is $2,996-$7,258($428-$1,037 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,868 to $2,932 for economy

Lodging: $90 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $480 to $525 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Waterville cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Waterville Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waterville.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Waterville for a week is $2,391-$6,697($342-$957 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $152 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $934 to $2,177 for first class

Lodging: $125 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Waterville for a week is $4,032-$9,938($576-$1,420 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $304 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,868 to $4,354 for first class

Lodging: $125 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waterville for a week is $8,064-$17,800($1,152-$2,543 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $608 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,736 to $8,708 for first class

Lodging: $250 to $504 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $448 to $806 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Waterville Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Waterville is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waterville 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.

Waterville 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Waterville 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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Percent of rentals

It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Waterville.

 

Flight Costs to Waterville

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $814 average in late July to a low of $638 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $508. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waterville our data includes 107 originating airports, and 50 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waterville from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,868 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $296.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Waterville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $176, so you can easily save about 28% 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 Waterville 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.

 

 

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