Washington DC trip from St. Louis (STL): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night Washington DC trip from St. Louis (STL) runs about $1,520 to $2,100 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Southwest non-stop | Grand Hyatt Washington · 4★ | $420 | $960 | $720 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Best value | Delta Basic Economy via Detroit (budget fare) | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $360 | $440 | $720 | $0 | $1,520 |
| Least cash | Southwest non-stop | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $420 | $440 | $720 | $0 | $1,580 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- African American History museumfree
- Library of Congressfree
Day 2
- National Air and Space Museumfree
- U.S. Capitol tourfree
Day 3
- Natural History museumfree
- Old Ebbitt GrillOrder: Oysters at the raw bar · in your food budget
Day 4
- Monuments by moonlight walkfree
- Arlington National Cemeteryfree
- Ben's Chili BowlOrder: Chili half-smoke · in your food budget
Flights from St. Louis (STL)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Basic Economy via Detroit | 1 stop | 4h 36m | $360 |
| American via Chicago | 1 stop | 4h 39m | $370 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 2h 06m | $420 |
| Delta via Detroit | 1 stop | 4h 36m | $440 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 2h 06m | $440 |
Food: about $90 a person a day
Breakfast$15
Lunch$20
Dinner$45
Snacks and coffee$10
Restaurants worth the trip
- Ben's Chili BowlOrder: Chili half-smoke · about $12 a person
- Union Market food hallOrder: Graze the food hall · about $20 a person
- RasikaOrder: Palak chaat (crispy spinach) · about $60 a person
- Old Ebbitt GrillOrder: Oysters at the raw bar · about $45 a person
- Compass RoseOrder: Khachapuri · about $40 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to Washington DC from St. Louis (STL)?
About $1,520 to $2,100 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from St. Louis (STL) to Washington DC?
Delta Basic Economy via Detroit at about $360 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Washington DC?
About $90 a person a day at mid-range places, or $720 for 2 over 4 days.
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