The average price of a 7-day trip to Douglas is $2,463 for a solo traveler, $4,424 for a couple, and $8,293 for a family of 4. Douglas hotels range from $97 to $444 per night with an average of $173, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are between $616 and $936 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $2,937 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $81 to $177 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 Douglas, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKE and stay in a Douglas hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Douglas is usually early to mid September.
Average Douglas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Douglas for a week is $1,709-$3,746($244-$535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $177 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $833 for economy
Lodging: $125 to $185 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $229 to $279 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Douglas for a week is $3,116-$6,024($445-$861 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $354 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,666 for economy
Lodging: $125 to $185 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $229 to $279 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Douglas for a week is $5,336-$10,634($762-$1,519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $708 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,332 for economy
Lodging: $250 to $370 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $321 to $391 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Douglas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Douglas? The cheapest trip to Douglas 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 $140 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 $88.
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 Douglas for a week is $1,179-$2,311($168-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $833 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $97 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Douglas for a week is $1,830-$3,662($261-$523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,666 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $97 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Douglas for a week is $3,660-$6,940($523-$991 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,332 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $194 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Douglas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Douglas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Douglas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Douglas for a week is $3,526-$15,641($504-$2,234 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $319 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,070 to $2,008 for first class
Lodging: $211 to $444 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Douglas for a week is $5,786-$19,882($827-$2,840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $638 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,140 to $4,016 for first class
Lodging: $211 to $444 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Douglas for a week is $11,572-$35,204($1,653-$5,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $680 to $1,276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,280 to $8,032 for first class
Lodging: $422 to $888 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Douglas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Douglas is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Douglas 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.
Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas.
Flight Costs to Douglas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $936 average in early to mid July to a low of $616 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $574. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Douglas our data includes 594 originating airports, and 120 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Douglas from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,974 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $167.
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 Douglas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $320, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Douglas can easily cost $550 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $37 per person. Private tours can cost $1106 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.