The average price of a 7-day trip to Cambridge is $2,152 for a solo traveler, $3,865 for a couple, and $7,246 for a family of 4. Cambridge hotels range from $77 to $349 per night with an average of $135, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $680 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 $61 to $129 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 Cambridge, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Cambridge 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 Cambridge is usually mid to late September.
Average Cambridge Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cambridge for a week is $1,428-$3,304($204-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $129 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $198 to $242 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cambridge for a week is $2,816-$5,464($402-$781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $258 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $198 to $242 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $4,548-$9,442($650-$1,349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $516 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $194 to $258 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $297 to $339 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cambridge
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cambridge? The cheapest trip to Cambridge is about $143 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 $260 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 $63.
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 Cambridge for a week is $1,000-$3,155($143-$451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cambridge for a week is $1,622-$4,510($232-$644 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $3,244-$7,940($463-$1,134 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $154 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $420 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cambridge cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cambridge Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cambridge.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cambridge for a week is $2,831-$12,067($404-$1,724 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $245 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $897 to $2,600 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $349 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,292 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cambridge for a week is $4,624-$16,382($661-$2,340 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $490 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,794 to $5,200 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $349 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,292 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $9,248-$28,888($1,321-$4,127 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $980 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,588 to $10,400 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $698 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $952 to $1,938 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cambridge Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cambridge is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cambridge 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.
Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge.
Flight Costs to Cambridge
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 Cambridge our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $869 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.