The average price of a 7-day trip to West Des Moines is $1,324 for a solo traveler, $2,378 for a couple, and $4,458 for a family of 4. West Des Moines hotels range from $47 to $255 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 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 $34 to $75 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 Des Moines, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DSM and stay in a West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines is usually early to mid September.
Average West Des Moines Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit West Des Moines for a week is $1,086-$1,886($155-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit West Des Moines for a week is $2,114-$3,446($302-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit West Des Moines for a week is $3,192-$6,320($456-$903 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $141 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to West Des Moines
How cheap can you make a vacation to West Des Moines? The cheapest trip to West Des Moines is about $109 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 $120 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 West Des Moines for a week is $761-$1,883($109-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $749 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit West Des Moines for a week is $1,294-$2,926($185-$418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,498 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit West Des Moines for a week is $2,588-$5,348($370-$764 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,996 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to West Des Moines cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury West Des Moines 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 Des Moines.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit West Des Moines for a week is $2,459-$7,674($351-$1,096 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $135 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,050 to $1,977 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit West Des Moines for a week is $3,964-$10,596($566-$1,514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $270 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,100 to $3,954 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit West Des Moines for a week is $7,928-$18,816($1,133-$2,688 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $540 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,200 to $7,908 for first class
Lodging: $318 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
West Des Moines Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in West Des Moines is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in West Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 West Des Moines 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in West Des Moines.
Flight Costs to West Des Moines
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 West Des Moines our data includes 473 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $635 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.