The average price of a 7-day trip to West Branch is $1,295 for a solo traveler, $2,326 for a couple, and $4,360 for a family of 4. West Branch hotels range from $45 to $206 per night with an average of $58, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $560 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 $34 to $56 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 West Branch, IA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CID and stay in a West Branch 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 West Branch is usually early to mid September.

 

Average West Branch Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit West Branch for a week is $972-$1,851($139-$264 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $386 to $745 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit West Branch for a week is $1,998-$3,154($285-$451 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $772 to $1,490 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit West Branch for a week is $3,192-$5,550($456-$793 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,544 to $2,980 for economy

Lodging: $116 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $146 to $167 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to West Branch

How cheap can you make a vacation to West Branch? The cheapest trip to West Branch is about $106 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $39.

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 West Branch for a week is $739-$1,763($106-$252 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $386 to $745 for economy

Lodging: $39 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit West Branch for a week is $1,244-$2,746($178-$392 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $772 to $1,490 for economy

Lodging: $39 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit West Branch for a week is $2,488-$5,180($355-$740 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,544 to $2,980 for economy

Lodging: $78 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $150 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to West Branch cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury West Branch Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit West Branch for a week is $1,916-$9,824($274-$1,403 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $807 to $2,026 for first class

Lodging: $102 to $206 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit West Branch for a week is $3,220-$12,592($460-$1,799 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,614 to $4,052 for first class

Lodging: $102 to $206 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit West Branch for a week is $6,440-$22,364($920-$3,195 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,228 to $8,104 for first class

Lodging: $204 to $412 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $784 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

West Branch Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in West Branch is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in West Branch 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.

West Branch 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 West Branch 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

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in West Branch.

 

Flight Costs to West Branch

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 West Branch our data includes 400 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to West Branch 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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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 West Branch, 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 West Branch can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $513 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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