"Reasonable" is a very subjective term, especially when it comes to costs.
There are several that meet the other basic criteria, including the Cessna 182, like http://fly.dsc.net/fs/n22nn
The 182 gives up some performance (it'll do 135knots) to things like the TB20 (150+) and a Mooney, but gains on short field performance and maybe price and availability.
TB20 with that loading will give you about 4 hours fuel. If you prefer low wing to high wing it's a definite consideration.
As for price - there are a few reasonably priced examples out there, and they tend to be well equipped. Worth thinking about (I will admit to a bias here - I've got one and love it).
Speed, six seats, excellent short field performance (relative to other "normal" aircraft) ... and yes, the wing's on top, but why spoil your view when you're touring ?
Has anyone seen that part of the post, 182, 205, 210, TB20 £90.00 per hour wet! You would need to put some hours on to get near that figure. I'm sure some owner operators of these types will give you a good idea.
As the fuel cost alone can be as much as 2/3 of that it does not leave much if any room for fixed costs or lifed items.
Cherokee six may also fit the bill.....
I would agree with the 182 being a great choice. It's a great plane for touring, very reliable, easy to get parts. Anything beyond a 230hp engine in our current fuel situation would be very thirsty when attached to a Cessna Airframe...i.e. the C206 or C210 (310hp).
PA28 235 Dakota - definately. PA28 Archer II possibly(albeit a bit slow in the cruise). PA28 200R maybe, but running costs a concern. Let me know if you find a better answer....
The Piper Twin Comanche can fly at 160 kts on 50 litres per hour and carry 4 or even 6 people if you fly on reduced fuel load.
Bear in mind that they also have the capability to fly for 5.5 hrs without tip tanks and 7.5 hours with tip tanks so reducing the fuel load still gives you more endurance than the average single.
I have owned a Cessna 182 and it burned 55 litres at 130 kts, the Twin com burns less fuel at this speed so MPG is better overall at any speed you care to choose.
Short field grass capability (I use 600 metres regularly ), a stable instrument platform, good spares back up... what else have the Romans ever done for us ? The list goes on.
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