The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Michigan is $1,400 for a solo traveler, $2,514 for a couple, and $4,714 for a family of 4. Central Michigan hotels range from $57 to $258 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to MBS International Airport (MBS) are between $605 and $852 per person for economy flights and $1,898 to $2,674 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $84 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 Central Michigan, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MBS and stay in a Central Michigan hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Michigan is usually mid to late September.
Average Central Michigan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Michigan for a week is $1,185-$1,993($169-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $733 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Michigan for a week is $2,370-$3,552($339-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $1,466 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Michigan for a week is $3,876-$6,424($554-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $2,932 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Michigan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Michigan? The cheapest trip to Central Michigan is about $115 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 $120 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 $45.
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 Central Michigan for a week is $806-$1,994($115-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $733 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Michigan for a week is $1,342-$3,028($192-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $1,466 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Michigan for a week is $2,684-$5,672($383-$810 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $2,932 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Central Michigan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Michigan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Michigan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Michigan for a week is $2,426-$8,376($347-$1,197 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $168 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $860 to $1,920 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Michigan for a week is $4,084-$11,472($583-$1,639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $336 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,720 to $3,840 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Michigan for a week is $8,168-$20,304($1,167-$2,901 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $456 to $672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,440 to $7,680 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $516 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Michigan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Michigan is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Michigan 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.
Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan.
Flight Costs to Central Michigan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $852 average in mid December to a low of $605 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $485. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Michigan our data includes 228 originating airports, and 78 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Michigan from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,699 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $172.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Central Michigan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $248, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Central Michigan can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $643 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.