The average price of a 7-day trip to Benton Harbor is $1,986 for a solo traveler, $3,567 for a couple, and $6,687 for a family of 4. Benton Harbor hotels range from $51 to $302 per night with an average of $60, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $810 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are between $665 and $1,066 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,345 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $83 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 Benton Harbor, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a Benton Harbor hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Benton Harbor is usually mid to late September.
Average Benton Harbor Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Benton Harbor for a week is $1,245-$3,089($178-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $906 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $136 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $218 to $267 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Benton Harbor for a week is $2,538-$4,896($363-$699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,812 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $136 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $218 to $267 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Benton Harbor for a week is $4,188-$8,510($598-$1,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,624 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $272 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $349 to $427 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Benton Harbor
How cheap can you make a vacation to Benton Harbor? The cheapest trip to Benton Harbor is about $126 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 $191 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 $44.
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 Benton Harbor for a week is $882-$2,582($126-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $906 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $191 to $221 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Benton Harbor for a week is $1,500-$3,838($214-$548 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,812 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $191 to $221 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Benton Harbor for a week is $3,000-$7,148($429-$1,021 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,624 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $306 to $354 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Benton Harbor cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Benton Harbor Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Benton Harbor.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Benton Harbor for a week is $2,819-$12,463($403-$1,780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,023 to $2,011 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $810 to $1,539 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Benton Harbor for a week is $4,738-$15,692($677-$2,242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,046 to $4,022 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $810 to $1,539 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Benton Harbor for a week is $9,476-$25,846($1,354-$3,692 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,092 to $8,044 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,134 to $2,155 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Benton Harbor Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Benton Harbor is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Benton Harbor 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.
Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor.
Flight Costs to Benton Harbor
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,066 average in late July to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $629. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Benton Harbor our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Benton Harbor from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Manistee County-Blacker (MBL) in Manistee/Ludington, MI (the United States) at an average of just $221.
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 Benton Harbor, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $401, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Benton Harbor can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $752 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.