The average price of a 7-day trip to Crosslake is $2,314 for a solo traveler, $4,156 for a couple, and $7,791 for a family of 4. Crosslake hotels range from $101 to $463 per night with an average of $163, while most vacation rentals will cost $290 to $940 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) are between $580 and $923 per person for economy flights and $1,820 to $2,896 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $69 to $133 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 Crosslake, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRD and stay in a Crosslake hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to May 13th
- September 3rd to December 16th (except the weeks of October 8th, October 15th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Crosslake is usually late January.
Average Crosslake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Crosslake for a week is $1,856-$3,451($265-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $69 to $133 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $738 for economy
Lodging: $163 to $171 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $243 to $297 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Crosslake for a week is $3,104-$5,490($443-$784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $138 to $266 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,476 for economy
Lodging: $163 to $171 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $243 to $297 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Crosslake for a week is $5,468-$9,352($781-$1,336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $276 to $532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,952 for economy
Lodging: $326 to $342 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $365 to $446 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Crosslake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Crosslake? The cheapest trip to Crosslake is about $168 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 $234 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 $86.
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 Crosslake for a week is $1,177-$2,801($168-$400 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $738 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $101 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $234 to $254 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Crosslake for a week is $1,838-$4,078($263-$583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,476 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $101 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $234 to $254 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Crosslake for a week is $3,676-$7,544($525-$1,078 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,952 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $202 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $374 to $406 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Crosslake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Crosslake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Crosslake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Crosslake for a week is $3,344-$13,818($478-$1,974 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $239 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,102 to $1,993 for first class
Lodging: $229 to $463 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 Crosslake for a week is $5,314-$17,484($759-$2,498 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $478 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,204 to $3,986 for first class
Lodging: $229 to $463 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 Crosslake for a week is $10,628-$28,878($1,518-$4,125 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $496 to $956 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,408 to $7,972 for first class
Lodging: $458 to $926 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,504 to $2,369 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Crosslake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Crosslake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Crosslake 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.
Crosslake 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 Crosslake 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 Crosslake.
Flight Costs to Crosslake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $923 average in early August to a low of $580 in late January. Median flight price is $474. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Crosslake our data includes 74 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Crosslake from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $6,540 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $209.
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 Crosslake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $343, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Crosslake can easily cost $580 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $38 per person. Private tours can cost $1153 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.