The average price of a 7-day trip to Wood River is $1,759 for a solo traveler, $3,159 for a couple, and $5,923 for a family of 4. Wood River hotels range from $72 to $328 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $740 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) are between $553 and $804 per person for economy flights and $1,735 to $2,523 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $114 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 Wood River, NE, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GRI and stay in a Wood River hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- July 30th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wood River is usually mid to late September.
Average Wood River Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wood River for a week is $1,368-$2,556($195-$365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $708 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $121 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $143 to $175 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wood River for a week is $2,506-$4,254($358-$608 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,416 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $121 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $143 to $175 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wood River for a week is $4,380-$7,494($626-$1,071 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,832 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $242 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $215 to $245 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wood River
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wood River? The cheapest trip to Wood River is about $137 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 $160 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 $63.
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 Wood River for a week is $962-$2,166($137-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $708 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wood River for a week is $1,546-$3,252($221-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,416 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wood River for a week is $3,092-$5,964($442-$852 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,832 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Wood River cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wood River Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wood River.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wood River for a week is $2,748-$13,353($393-$1,908 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $239 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $916 to $1,912 for first class
Lodging: $163 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,628 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wood River for a week is $4,518-$16,938($645-$2,420 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $478 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,832 to $3,824 for first class
Lodging: $163 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,628 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wood River for a week is $9,036-$28,992($1,291-$4,142 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $488 to $956 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,664 to $7,648 for first class
Lodging: $326 to $656 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,184 to $2,442 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wood River Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wood River is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wood River 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.
Wood River 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 Wood River 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 Wood River.
Flight Costs to Wood River
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $804 average in mid December to a low of $553 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $463. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wood River our data includes 91 originating airports, and 37 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wood River from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,227 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $237.
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 Wood River, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $250, so you can easily save about 45% 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 Wood River can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $817 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.