The average price of a 7-day trip to Cedar Lake is $1,454 for a solo traveler, $2,611 for a couple, and $4,896 for a family of 4. Cedar Lake hotels range from $54 to $245 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $940 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are between $665 and $1,066 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,345 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $76 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 Cedar Lake, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a Cedar Lake hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cedar Lake is usually mid to late September.
Average Cedar Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cedar Lake for a week is $1,145-$2,067($164-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $959 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cedar Lake for a week is $2,326-$3,772($332-$539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,918 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cedar Lake for a week is $3,698-$7,044($528-$1,006 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,836 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cedar Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cedar Lake? The cheapest trip to Cedar Lake is about $120 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 8% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $43.
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 Cedar Lake for a week is $841-$1,786($120-$255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $959 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cedar Lake for a week is $1,424-$3,032($203-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,918 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cedar Lake for a week is $2,836-$5,848($405-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,836 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Cedar Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cedar Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cedar Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cedar Lake for a week is $2,278-$13,431($325-$1,919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $167 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $908 to $2,110 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $1,692 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cedar Lake for a week is $3,830-$16,710($547-$2,387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $334 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,816 to $4,220 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $1,692 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cedar Lake for a week is $7,660-$27,330($1,094-$3,904 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $668 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,632 to $8,440 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,504 to $2,369 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cedar Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cedar Lake is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cedar Lake 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.
Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake.
Flight Costs to Cedar Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,066 average in late July to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $629. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cedar Lake our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cedar Lake from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Manistee County-Blacker (MBL) in Manistee/Ludington, MI (the United States) at an average of just $221.
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 Cedar Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $401, 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 Cedar Lake can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $610 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.