The average price of a 7-day trip to Western Illinois is $1,235 for a solo traveler, $2,218 for a couple, and $4,158 for a family of 4. Western Illinois hotels range from $50 to $226 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Downing – Peoria International Airport (PIA) are between $542 and $767 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,407 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $69 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 Western Illinois, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIA and stay in a Western Illinois hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Western Illinois is usually mid to late September.
Average Western Illinois Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Western Illinois for a week is $1,050-$1,686($150-$241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $621 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Western Illinois for a week is $2,022-$3,082($289-$440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,242 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Western Illinois for a week is $3,360-$5,412($480-$773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $2,484 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $166 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $155 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Western Illinois
How cheap can you make a vacation to Western Illinois? The cheapest trip to Western Illinois is about $112 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 $130 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 $43.
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 Western Illinois for a week is $783-$1,907($112-$272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $621 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $130 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Western Illinois for a week is $1,308-$2,794($187-$399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,242 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $130 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Western Illinois for a week is $2,616-$4,976($374-$711 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $2,484 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $182 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Western Illinois cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Western Illinois Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Western Illinois.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Western Illinois for a week is $2,183-$8,580($312-$1,226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,007 to $1,459 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $1,034 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Western Illinois for a week is $3,694-$10,956($528-$1,565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,014 to $2,918 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $1,034 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Western Illinois for a week is $7,388-$18,192($1,055-$2,599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,028 to $5,836 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $452 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $658 to $1,448 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Western Illinois Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Western Illinois is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Western Illinois 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.
Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois.
Flight Costs to Western Illinois
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $767 average in mid December to a low of $542 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $448. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Western Illinois our data includes 283 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Western Illinois from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,595 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $241.
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 Western Illinois, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $226, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Western Illinois can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $563 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.