The average price of a 7-day trip to Cambridge is $2,128 for a solo traveler, $3,822 for a couple, and $7,165 for a family of 4. Cambridge hotels range from $84 to $384 per night with an average of $149, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $1070 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (MSN) are between $556 and $821 per person for economy flights and $1,745 to $2,576 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $139 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, WI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSN and stay in a Cambridge hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cambridge is usually early September.
Average Cambridge Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cambridge for a week is $1,392-$3,228($199-$461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $665 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $159 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $217 to $265 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 $2,510-$5,178($359-$740 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,330 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $159 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $217 to $265 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $4,284-$8,940($612-$1,277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,660 for economy
Lodging: $214 to $318 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $326 to $398 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 $147 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 $170 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 $72.
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 $1,028-$2,313($147-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $665 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $170 to $200 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 $1,624-$3,426($232-$489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,330 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $170 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $3,248-$6,132($464-$876 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,660 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $168 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $255 to $280 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 $3,028-$15,158($433-$2,165 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $278 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,097 to $1,656 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $384 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,070 to $1,926 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 $4,916-$18,760($702-$2,680 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $226 to $556 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,194 to $3,312 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $384 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,070 to $1,926 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $9,832-$32,900($1,405-$4,700 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $452 to $1,112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,388 to $6,624 for first class
Lodging: $380 to $768 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,498 to $3,082 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Cambridge.
Flight Costs to Cambridge
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $821 average in late July to a low of $556 in early September. Median flight price is $500. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cambridge our data includes 442 originating airports, and 94 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cambridge from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,009 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 $187.
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 $265, so you can easily save about 48% 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 $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $956 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.