The average price of a 7-day trip to Winterset is $1,589 for a solo traveler, $2,854 for a couple, and $5,350 for a family of 4. Winterset hotels range from $59 to $270 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are between $588 and $892 per person for economy flights and $1,845 to $2,799 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $105 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 Winterset, IA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DSM and stay in a Winterset hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Winterset is usually early to mid September.
Average Winterset Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Winterset for a week is $1,123-$2,355($160-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $714 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $123 to $151 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Winterset for a week is $2,200-$4,160($314-$594 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,428 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $123 to $151 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Winterset for a week is $3,592-$7,248($513-$1,035 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,856 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $185 to $242 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Winterset
How cheap can you make a vacation to Winterset? The cheapest trip to Winterset is about $117 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 $280 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 $47.
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 Winterset for a week is $822-$2,829($117-$404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $714 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Winterset for a week is $1,362-$3,858($195-$551 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,428 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Winterset for a week is $2,724-$6,636($389-$948 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $2,856 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $420 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Winterset cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Winterset Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Winterset.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Winterset for a week is $2,557-$8,537($365-$1,220 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $189 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,123 to $1,814 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Winterset for a week is $4,310-$11,674($616-$1,668 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $378 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,246 to $3,628 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Winterset for a week is $8,620-$21,188($1,231-$3,027 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $756 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,492 to $7,256 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $540 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Winterset Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Winterset is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Winterset 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.
Winterset 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 Winterset 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Winterset.
Flight Costs to Winterset
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $892 average in late July to a low of $588 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Winterset our data includes 473 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Winterset from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,341 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $184.
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 Winterset, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $303, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Winterset can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $672 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.