The average price of a 7-day trip to Western Kansas is $1,241 for a solo traveler, $2,229 for a couple, and $4,178 for a family of 4. Western Kansas hotels range from $52 to $239 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) are between $530 and $845 per person for economy flights and $1,663 to $2,652 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $67 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 Kansas, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GCK and stay in a Western Kansas hotel:

  • January 8th to February 25th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • July 30th to October 14th
  • October 29th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Western Kansas is usually late August to early September.

 

Average Western Kansas Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Western Kansas for a week is $1,107-$1,791($158-$256 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $431 to $752 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $88 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 Western Kansas for a week is $2,016-$3,198($288-$457 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $862 to $1,504 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $88 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 Western Kansas for a week is $3,582-$5,940($512-$849 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,724 to $3,008 for economy

Lodging: $132 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $123 to $133 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Western Kansas

How cheap can you make a vacation to Western Kansas? The cheapest trip to Western Kansas is about $99 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 $20 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 $44.

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 Kansas for a week is $691-$1,392($99-$199 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $431 to $752 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Western Kansas for a week is $1,262-$2,424($180-$346 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $862 to $1,504 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Western Kansas for a week is $2,476-$4,752($354-$679 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,724 to $3,008 for economy

Lodging: $88 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Western Kansas cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Western Kansas 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 Kansas.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Western Kansas for a week is $2,459-$8,609($351-$1,230 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $121 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,241 to $2,218 for first class

Lodging: $119 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Western Kansas for a week is $4,204-$11,674($601-$1,668 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $242 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,482 to $4,436 for first class

Lodging: $119 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Western Kansas for a week is $8,408-$20,024($1,201-$2,861 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $484 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,964 to $8,872 for first class

Lodging: $238 to $478 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $704 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Western Kansas Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Western Kansas is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Western Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Western Kansas 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

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Western Kansas.

 

Flight Costs to Western Kansas

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $845 average in mid December to a low of $530 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $456. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Western Kansas our data includes 60 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Western Kansas from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,308 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (the United States) at an average of just $331.

 

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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Western Kansas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $315, 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 Western Kansas can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $596 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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