Overview
Indiana is very affordable. Indianapolis, the Indy 500, and Brown County scenery. Budget travelers easily manage $55-75/day.
Daily Budget Breakdown
Budget ($55-75/day): Budget hotels ($25-40/night), casual dining ($12-20/day), free attractions.
Mid-Range ($110-160/day): Hotels ($50-100/night), restaurants ($25-35/day), museum entries.
Luxury ($250-380+/day): Luxury hotels ($120-320+/night), fine dining ($45-70/day).
Where to Save
Free Canal Walk. State park camping ($15-25). Brown County drives free. Indianapolis has many free downtown attractions.
Where to Splurge
Indy 500 experience ($40-300+). IMS Museum ($15). Indiana Dunes ($25). Conner Prairie living history ($22). Brown County cabin rental ($80-150/night).