The average price of a 7-day trip to Wildwood is $1,655 for a solo traveler, $2,972 for a couple, and $5,572 for a family of 4. Wildwood hotels range from $61 to $279 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 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 $43 to $107 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 Wildwood, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STL and stay in a Wildwood 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 Wildwood is usually mid to late September.
Average Wildwood Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wildwood for a week is $1,244-$2,518($178-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $911 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wildwood for a week is $2,480-$4,426($354-$632 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,822 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wildwood for a week is $3,608-$7,864($515-$1,123 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,644 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $200 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wildwood
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wildwood? The cheapest trip to Wildwood is about $113 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 $49.
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 Wildwood for a week is $792-$1,953($113-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $911 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 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 Wildwood for a week is $1,290-$3,186($184-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,822 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 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 Wildwood for a week is $2,580-$6,012($369-$859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,644 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Wildwood cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wildwood Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wildwood.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wildwood for a week is $2,331-$16,036($333-$2,291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $203 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $873 to $2,615 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wildwood for a week is $3,834-$20,072($548-$2,867 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $406 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,746 to $5,230 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wildwood for a week is $7,668-$34,144($1,095-$4,878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $812 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,492 to $10,460 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $558 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wildwood Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wildwood is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wildwood 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.
Wildwood 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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood.
Flight Costs to Wildwood
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 Wildwood our data includes 697 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wildwood 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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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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 Wildwood, 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 Wildwood can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $695 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.