The average price of a 7-day trip to West Plains is $1,314 for a solo traveler, $2,360 for a couple, and $4,424 for a family of 4. West Plains hotels range from $47 to $212 per night with an average of $60, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are between $636 and $1,035 per person for economy flights and $1,996 to $3,248 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $70 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 Plains, MO, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STL and stay in a West Plains hotel:

  • January 15th to February 25th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • August 6th to November 25th

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

 

Average West Plains Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit West Plains for a week is $991-$1,919($142-$274 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $337 to $859 for economy

Lodging: $74 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit West Plains for a week is $2,136-$3,620($305-$517 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $674 to $1,718 for economy

Lodging: $74 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit West Plains for a week is $2,884-$6,332($412-$905 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,348 to $3,436 for economy

Lodging: $148 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $116 to $152 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to West Plains

How cheap can you make a vacation to West Plains? The cheapest trip to West Plains is about $101 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 $260 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 $41.

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 Plains for a week is $709-$2,844($101-$406 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $337 to $859 for economy

Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $260 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit West Plains for a week is $1,172-$3,948($167-$564 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $674 to $1,718 for economy

Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $260 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit West Plains for a week is $2,344-$7,200($335-$1,029 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,348 to $3,436 for economy

Lodging: $82 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $390 to $464 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

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

The Cost of a Luxury West Plains 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 Plains.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit West Plains for a week is $1,955-$6,450($279-$921 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $147 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $863 to $1,821 for first class

Lodging: $105 to $212 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit West Plains for a week is $3,280-$9,300($469-$1,329 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $294 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,726 to $3,642 for first class

Lodging: $105 to $212 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit West Plains for a week is $6,560-$17,160($937-$2,451 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $588 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,452 to $7,284 for first class

Lodging: $210 to $424 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $450 to $960 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

West Plains Hotel Prices

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

 

Flight Costs to West Plains

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,035 average in late July to a low of $636 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For West Plains our data includes 697 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to West Plains from an airport like El Aroui International (NDR) in Nador (Morocco) for an average $7,317 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Owensboro Daviess County Regional (OWB) in Owensboro, KY (the United States) at an average of just $38.

 

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 Wednesday, 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 Plains, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Plains can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $529 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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