The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Minnesota is $1,895 for a solo traveler, $3,403 for a couple, and $6,380 for a family of 4. Central Minnesota hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 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 $55 to $101 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 Minnesota, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Central Minnesota 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 Central Minnesota is usually mid to late September.
Average Central Minnesota Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Minnesota for a week is $1,344-$2,859($192-$408 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $904 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $170 to $208 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Minnesota for a week is $2,690-$4,868($384-$695 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,808 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $170 to $208 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Minnesota for a week is $4,296-$8,316($614-$1,188 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,616 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $272 to $312 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Minnesota
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Minnesota? The cheapest trip to Central Minnesota is about $133 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $56.
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 Minnesota for a week is $930-$1,794($133-$256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $904 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 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 Central Minnesota for a week is $1,524-$3,048($218-$435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,808 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 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 Central Minnesota for a week is $2,952-$5,880($422-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,616 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Central Minnesota cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Minnesota for a week is $2,790-$15,709($399-$2,244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,161 to $1,835 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Minnesota for a week is $4,686-$18,818($669-$2,688 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,322 to $3,670 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Minnesota for a week is $9,372-$30,076($1,339-$4,297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,644 to $7,340 for first class
Lodging: $298 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Minnesota Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Minnesota is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
Flight Costs to Central Minnesota
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 Central Minnesota our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Minnesota 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 Central Minnesota, 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 Central Minnesota can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $750 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.