The average price of a 7-day trip to Western Iowa is $1,264 for a solo traveler, $2,270 for a couple, and $4,256 for a family of 4. Western Iowa hotels range from $48 to $217 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sioux Gateway/Col. Bud Day Field Airport (SUX) are between $569 and $808 per person for economy flights and $1,786 to $2,536 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $84 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 Iowa, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SUX and stay in a Western Iowa hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- June 4th to June 17th
- August 6th to October 14th (except the week of August 20th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Western Iowa is usually early September.
Average Western Iowa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Western Iowa for a week is $1,044-$1,722($149-$246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $439 to $654 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Western Iowa for a week is $1,988-$3,272($284-$467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,308 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Western Iowa for a week is $3,372-$5,928($482-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $2,616 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $106 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Western Iowa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Western Iowa? The cheapest trip to Western Iowa is about $115 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 $40.
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 Iowa for a week is $805-$1,806($115-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $439 to $654 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Western Iowa for a week is $1,370-$2,712($196-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,308 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Western Iowa for a week is $2,740-$4,884($391-$698 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $2,616 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Western Iowa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Western Iowa 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 Iowa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Western Iowa for a week is $2,319-$7,188($331-$1,027 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $151 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,181 to $1,799 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Western Iowa for a week is $3,990-$10,044($570-$1,435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $302 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,362 to $3,598 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Western Iowa for a week is $7,980-$17,922($1,140-$2,560 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $604 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,724 to $7,196 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $434 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,083 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Western Iowa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Western Iowa is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Western Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Western Iowa.
Flight Costs to Western Iowa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $808 average in mid December to a low of $569 in early September. Median flight price is $442. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Western Iowa our data includes 118 originating airports, and 57 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Western Iowa from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $6,564 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nashville International (BNA) in Nashville, TN (the United States) at an average of just $308.
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 Iowa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $239, 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 Iowa can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $541 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.