The average price of a 7-day trip to Brainerd is $1,608 for a solo traveler, $2,888 for a couple, and $5,414 for a family of 4. Brainerd hotels range from $52 to $238 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $820 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) are between $580 and $923 per person for economy flights and $1,820 to $2,896 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $79 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 Brainerd, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRD and stay in a Brainerd hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to May 13th
- September 3rd to December 16th (except the weeks of October 8th, October 15th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Brainerd is usually late January.
Average Brainerd Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Brainerd for a week is $1,062-$2,411($152-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $748 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $151 to $185 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Brainerd for a week is $2,128-$4,062($304-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,496 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $151 to $185 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Brainerd for a week is $3,516-$6,872($502-$982 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,992 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $242 to $278 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Brainerd
How cheap can you make a vacation to Brainerd? The cheapest trip to Brainerd is about $115 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $45.
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 Brainerd for a week is $805-$1,688($115-$241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $748 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Brainerd for a week is $1,340-$2,716($191-$388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,496 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Brainerd for a week is $2,680-$5,168($383-$738 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,992 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Brainerd cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Brainerd Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Brainerd.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Brainerd for a week is $2,262-$13,998($323-$2,000 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $889 to $2,012 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $820 to $1,804 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Brainerd for a week is $3,816-$17,172($545-$2,453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,778 to $4,024 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $820 to $1,804 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Brainerd for a week is $7,632-$27,852($1,090-$3,979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,556 to $8,048 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $476 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,148 to $2,526 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Brainerd Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Brainerd is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Brainerd 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.
Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd.
Flight Costs to Brainerd
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $923 average in early August to a low of $580 in late January. Median flight price is $474. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Brainerd our data includes 74 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Brainerd from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $6,540 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 $209.
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 Brainerd, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $343, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Brainerd can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $593 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.