The average price of a 7-day trip to Ann Arbor is $2,309 for a solo traveler, $4,147 for a couple, and $7,774 for a family of 4. Ann Arbor hotels range from $80 to $367 per night with an average of $122, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) are between $726 and $1,135 per person for economy flights and $2,278 to $3,562 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $53 to $108 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 Ann Arbor, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DTW and stay in a Ann Arbor hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ann Arbor is usually early to mid September.
Average Ann Arbor Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ann Arbor for a week is $1,361-$3,562($194-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $976 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $249 to $305 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ann Arbor for a week is $2,746-$5,612($392-$802 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,952 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $249 to $305 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ann Arbor for a week is $4,340-$9,676($620-$1,382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,904 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $284 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $398 to $458 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ann Arbor
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ann Arbor? The cheapest trip to Ann Arbor is about $151 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 $160 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 $68.
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 Ann Arbor for a week is $1,056-$2,483($151-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $976 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ann Arbor for a week is $1,704-$3,886($243-$555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,952 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ann Arbor for a week is $3,408-$7,232($487-$1,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,904 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $160 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Ann Arbor cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ann Arbor Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ann Arbor.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ann Arbor for a week is $2,945-$15,667($421-$2,238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $238 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,134 to $2,001 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $367 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ann Arbor for a week is $4,786-$19,334($684-$2,762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $476 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,268 to $4,002 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $367 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ann Arbor for a week is $9,572-$31,468($1,367-$4,495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $952 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,536 to $8,004 for first class
Lodging: $368 to $734 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ann Arbor Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ann Arbor is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ann Arbor 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.
Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Ann Arbor.
Flight Costs to Ann Arbor
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,135 average in early January to a low of $726 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $786. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ann Arbor our data includes 934 originating airports, and 143 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ann Arbor from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,672 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fort Wayne International (FWA) in Fort Wayne, IN (the United States) at an average of just $150.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ann Arbor, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $409, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Ann Arbor can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $914 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.