The average price of a 7-day trip to Chelsea is $2,041 for a solo traveler, $3,666 for a couple, and $6,872 for a family of 4. Chelsea hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) are between $726 and $1,135 per person for economy flights and $2,278 to $3,562 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $123 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 Chelsea, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DTW and stay in a Chelsea hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chelsea is usually early to mid September.
Average Chelsea Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chelsea for a week is $1,426-$3,150($204-$450 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $123 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $987 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $177 to $217 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chelsea for a week is $2,846-$5,294($407-$756 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $246 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,974 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $177 to $217 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chelsea for a week is $4,540-$9,216($649-$1,317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $492 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,948 for economy
Lodging: $194 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $283 to $304 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chelsea
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chelsea? The cheapest trip to Chelsea 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 $53.
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 Chelsea for a week is $931-$1,937($133-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $987 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chelsea for a week is $1,544-$3,274($221-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,974 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chelsea for a week is $2,992-$6,188($427-$884 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,948 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Chelsea cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chelsea Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chelsea.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chelsea for a week is $2,982-$15,938($426-$2,277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $234 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,270 to $2,300 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chelsea for a week is $5,064-$19,876($723-$2,839 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $468 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,540 to $4,600 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chelsea for a week is $10,128-$32,552($1,447-$4,650 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $464 to $936 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,080 to $9,200 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chelsea Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chelsea is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chelsea 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.
Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea.
Flight Costs to Chelsea
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,135 average in early January to a low of $726 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $786. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chelsea our data includes 934 originating airports, and 143 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chelsea from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,672 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fort Wayne International (FWA) in Fort Wayne, IN (the United States) at an average of just $150.
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 Chelsea, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $409, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Chelsea can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $752 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.