The average price of a 7-day trip to West Lafayette is $1,513 for a solo traveler, $2,717 for a couple, and $5,094 for a family of 4. West Lafayette hotels range from $57 to $261 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are between $616 and $982 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $3,082 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $101 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 Lafayette, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IND and stay in a West Lafayette hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in West Lafayette is usually mid to late September.
Average West Lafayette Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit West Lafayette for a week is $1,140-$2,177($163-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $786 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit West Lafayette for a week is $2,218-$4,062($317-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,572 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit West Lafayette for a week is $3,438-$7,340($491-$1,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,144 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $228 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $134 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to West Lafayette
How cheap can you make a vacation to West Lafayette? The cheapest trip to West Lafayette is about $121 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 $80 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 $47.
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 Lafayette for a week is $849-$1,807($121-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $786 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit West Lafayette for a week is $1,416-$2,894($202-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,572 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit West Lafayette for a week is $2,832-$5,356($405-$765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,144 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to West Lafayette cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury West Lafayette 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 Lafayette.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit West Lafayette for a week is $2,407-$9,301($344-$1,329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,115 to $2,327 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit West Lafayette for a week is $4,040-$12,902($577-$1,843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,230 to $4,654 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit West Lafayette for a week is $8,080-$23,524($1,154-$3,361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,460 to $9,308 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $522 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
West Lafayette Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in West Lafayette is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in West Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 West Lafayette.
Flight Costs to West Lafayette
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $982 average in late July to a low of $616 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $666. These prices are based on millions of flights. For West Lafayette our data includes 643 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to West Lafayette from an airport like Balandino (CEK) in Chelyabinsk (Russia) for an average $11,783 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 $210.
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 Lafayette, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Lafayette can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $650 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.