The average price of a 7-day trip to Bismarck is $1,274 for a solo traveler, $2,288 for a couple, and $4,290 for a family of 4. Bismarck hotels range from $43 to $230 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) are between $464 and $751 per person for economy flights and $1,456 to $2,357 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $73 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 Bismarck, ND, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BIS and stay in a Bismarck hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 14th)
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bismarck is usually mid to late September.
Average Bismarck Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bismarck for a week is $1,014-$1,859($145-$266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $346 to $676 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bismarck for a week is $1,820-$3,196($260-$457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $692 to $1,352 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bismarck for a week is $3,162-$5,876($452-$839 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,384 to $2,704 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bismarck
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bismarck? The cheapest trip to Bismarck is about $98 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 $140 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 $35.
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 Bismarck for a week is $689-$1,962($98-$280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $346 to $676 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bismarck for a week is $1,168-$2,904($167-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $692 to $1,352 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bismarck for a week is $2,336-$5,400($334-$771 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,384 to $2,704 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $86 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $272 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Bismarck cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bismarck Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bismarck.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bismarck for a week is $1,858-$10,407($265-$1,487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $747 to $1,778 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $230 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,276 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bismarck for a week is $3,032-$13,158($433-$1,880 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,494 to $3,556 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $230 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,276 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bismarck for a week is $6,064-$23,256($866-$3,322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,988 to $7,112 for first class
Lodging: $228 to $460 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $812 to $2,042 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bismarck Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bismarck is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bismarck 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.
Bismarck 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 Bismarck 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 Bismarck.
Flight Costs to Bismarck
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $751 average in early to mid December to a low of $464 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $459. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bismarck our data includes 238 originating airports, and 79 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bismarck from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,748 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $228.
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 Bismarck, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $287, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Bismarck can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $574 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.