The average price of a 7-day trip to Alpena is $1,554 for a solo traveler, $2,791 for a couple, and $5,232 for a family of 4. Alpena hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) are between $669 and $956 per person for economy flights and $2,099 to $3,000 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $97 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 Alpena, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to APN and stay in a Alpena hotel:
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 20th to March 4th (except the weeks of August 27th, October 8th, November 19th and December 17th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Alpena is usually early November.
Average Alpena Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Alpena for a week is $1,242-$2,251($177-$322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $433 to $822 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Alpena for a week is $2,476-$4,020($354-$574 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $866 to $1,644 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Alpena for a week is $4,008-$7,204($573-$1,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,732 to $3,288 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $165 to $200 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Alpena
How cheap can you make a vacation to Alpena? The cheapest trip to Alpena is about $122 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 $200 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 $46.
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 Alpena for a week is $856-$2,489($122-$356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $433 to $822 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Alpena for a week is $1,436-$3,598($205-$514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $866 to $1,644 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Alpena for a week is $2,872-$6,368($410-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,732 to $3,288 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $322 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Alpena cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Alpena Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Alpena.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Alpena for a week is $2,638-$11,184($377-$1,598 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $175 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,173 to $2,039 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Alpena for a week is $4,532-$14,448($647-$2,064 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $350 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,346 to $4,078 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Alpena for a week is $9,064-$24,144($1,295-$3,449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $700 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,692 to $8,156 for first class
Lodging: $248 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,848 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Alpena Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Alpena is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Alpena 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.
Alpena 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 Alpena 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 Alpena.
Flight Costs to Alpena
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $956 average in late July to a low of $669 in early November. Median flight price is $488. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Alpena our data includes 64 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Alpena from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $5,176 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 $196.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Alpena, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $287, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Alpena can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $622 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.