The average price of a 7-day trip to Burlington is $1,990 for a solo traveler, $3,574 for a couple, and $6,700 for a family of 4. Burlington hotels range from $65 to $275 per night with an average of $65, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are between $616 and $936 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $2,937 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $112 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 Burlington, WI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKE and stay in a Burlington hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Burlington is usually early to mid September.
Average Burlington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Burlington for a week is $1,128-$3,096($161-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $842 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $201 to $245 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Burlington for a week is $2,248-$4,910($321-$701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,684 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $201 to $245 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $3,600-$8,712($514-$1,245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,368 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $322 to $368 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Burlington
How cheap can you make a vacation to Burlington? The cheapest trip to Burlington 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 $180 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 $55.
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 Burlington for a week is $883-$2,484($126-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $842 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Burlington for a week is $1,436-$3,648($205-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,684 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $2,872-$6,504($410-$929 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,368 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $308 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Burlington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Burlington Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Burlington.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Burlington for a week is $2,340-$14,204($334-$2,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $992 to $1,836 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Burlington for a week is $3,864-$17,608($552-$2,515 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,984 to $3,672 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $7,728-$29,816($1,104-$4,259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,968 to $7,344 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $550 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,700 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Burlington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Burlington is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Burlington 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.
Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington.
Flight Costs to Burlington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $936 average in early to mid July to a low of $616 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $574. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Burlington our data includes 594 originating airports, and 120 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Burlington from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,974 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $167.
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 Burlington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $320, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Burlington can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $686 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.