The average price of a 7-day trip to Alma is $1,452 for a solo traveler, $2,608 for a couple, and $4,889 for a family of 4. Alma hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to MBS International Airport (MBS) are between $605 and $852 per person for economy flights and $1,898 to $2,674 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $70 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 Alma, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MBS and stay in a Alma hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Alma is usually mid to late September.
Average Alma Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Alma for a week is $1,023-$2,130($146-$304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $121 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Alma for a week is $2,166-$3,566($309-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $121 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Alma for a week is $3,468-$6,318($495-$903 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $169 to $221 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Alma
How cheap can you make a vacation to Alma? The cheapest trip to Alma is about $111 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 $220 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 $42.
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 Alma for a week is $774-$2,531($111-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Alma for a week is $1,296-$3,562($185-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Alma for a week is $2,592-$6,224($370-$889 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $308 to $350 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Alma cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Alma Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Alma.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Alma for a week is $2,285-$9,230($326-$1,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $980 to $1,736 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Alma for a week is $3,874-$11,848($553-$1,693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $174 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,960 to $3,472 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Alma for a week is $7,748-$21,050($1,107-$3,007 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $348 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,920 to $6,944 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $870 to $1,763 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Alma Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Alma is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Alma 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.
Alma 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 Alma 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 Alma.
Flight Costs to Alma
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $852 average in mid December to a low of $605 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $485. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Alma our data includes 228 originating airports, and 78 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Alma from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,699 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $172.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Alma, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $248, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Alma can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $582 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.