The average price of a 7-day trip to Buffalo is $2,385 for a solo traveler, $4,283 for a couple, and $8,030 for a family of 4. Buffalo hotels range from $69 to $345 per night with an average of $69, 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 $47 to $95 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 Buffalo, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Buffalo 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 Buffalo is usually mid to late September.
Average Buffalo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Buffalo for a week is $1,204-$3,805($172-$544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $938 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $301 to $367 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Buffalo for a week is $2,494-$5,738($356-$820 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,876 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $301 to $367 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Buffalo for a week is $3,904-$9,934($558-$1,419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,752 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $254 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $482 to $587 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Buffalo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Buffalo? The cheapest trip to Buffalo is about $138 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 $57.
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 Buffalo for a week is $964-$2,897($138-$414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $938 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Buffalo for a week is $1,586-$4,234($227-$605 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,876 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Buffalo for a week is $3,172-$7,688($453-$1,098 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,752 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $390 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Buffalo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Buffalo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Buffalo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Buffalo for a week is $2,726-$16,007($389-$2,287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,077 to $2,007 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Buffalo for a week is $4,426-$19,414($632-$2,773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $178 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,154 to $4,014 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Buffalo for a week is $8,852-$31,268($1,265-$4,467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $356 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,308 to $8,028 for first class
Lodging: $342 to $690 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Buffalo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Buffalo is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Buffalo 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.
Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo.
Flight Costs to Buffalo
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 Buffalo our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Buffalo 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $859 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.