The average price of a 7-day trip to Cottage Grove is $2,007 for a solo traveler, $3,605 for a couple, and $6,758 for a family of 4. Cottage Grove hotels range from $65 to $297 per night with an average of $93, 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 $59 to $114 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 Cottage Grove, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove is usually mid to late September.
Average Cottage Grove Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cottage Grove for a week is $1,372-$3,078($196-$440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $960 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cottage Grove for a week is $2,746-$5,122($392-$732 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,920 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cottage Grove for a week is $4,408-$8,880($630-$1,269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,840 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $308 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cottage Grove
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cottage Grove? The cheapest trip to Cottage Grove is about $134 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 $100 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 $57.
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 Cottage Grove for a week is $936-$2,143($134-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $960 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cottage Grove for a week is $1,530-$3,446($219-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,920 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cottage Grove for a week is $3,060-$6,472($437-$925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,840 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cottage Grove cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cottage Grove Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cottage Grove.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cottage Grove for a week is $2,802-$14,280($400-$2,040 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $205 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,010 to $2,045 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cottage Grove for a week is $4,722-$17,760($675-$2,537 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $410 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,020 to $4,090 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cottage Grove for a week is $9,444-$31,200($1,349-$4,457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $520 to $820 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,040 to $8,180 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $594 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cottage Grove Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cottage Grove is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cottage Grove 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.
Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove.
Flight Costs to Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $740 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.