The average price of a 7-day trip to Big Lake is $2,346 for a solo traveler, $4,213 for a couple, and $7,899 for a family of 4. Big Lake hotels range from $86 to $392 per night with an average of $151, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) are between $690 and $1,103 per person for economy flights and $2,165 to $3,461 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $126 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 Big Lake, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Big Lake hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Big Lake is usually mid to late September.
Average Big Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Big Lake for a week is $1,486-$3,585($212-$512 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $927 for economy
Lodging: $109 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $242 to $296 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Big Lake for a week is $2,860-$5,746($409-$821 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,854 for economy
Lodging: $109 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $242 to $296 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Big Lake for a week is $4,636-$9,900($662-$1,414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,708 for economy
Lodging: $218 to $288 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $363 to $444 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Big Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Big Lake? The cheapest trip to Big Lake is about $158 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 $240 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 $76.
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 Big Lake for a week is $1,106-$3,002($158-$429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $927 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Big Lake for a week is $1,756-$4,384($251-$626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,854 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Big Lake for a week is $3,512-$8,120($502-$1,160 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,708 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $172 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $432 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Big Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Big Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Big Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Big Lake for a week is $2,828-$16,396($404-$2,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $277 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $2,457 for first class
Lodging: $194 to $392 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 Big Lake for a week is $4,492-$20,792($642-$2,970 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $554 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $4,914 for first class
Lodging: $194 to $392 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 Big Lake for a week is $8,984-$35,584($1,283-$5,083 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $1,108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,352 to $9,828 for first class
Lodging: $388 to $784 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Big Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Big Lake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Big Lake 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.
Big Lake 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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake.
Flight Costs to Big Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,103 average in late July to a low of $690 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $732. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Big Lake our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Big Lake from an airport like Adi Soemarmo International (SOC) in Solo City (Indonesia) for an average $7,193 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) in Thief River Falls, MN (the United States) at an average of just $147.
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 Big Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $413, 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 Big Lake can easily cost $490 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $976 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.