The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Detroit is $1,779 for a solo traveler, $3,195 for a couple, and $5,990 for a family of 4. Downtown Detroit hotels range from $71 to $315 per night with an average of $128, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $380 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 $56 to $125 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 Downtown Detroit, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DTW and stay in a Downtown Detroit 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 Downtown Detroit is usually early to mid September.
Average Downtown Detroit Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Detroit for a week is $1,232-$2,818($176-$403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $953 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $165 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Detroit for a week is $2,638-$5,010($377-$716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,906 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $165 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Detroit for a week is $3,884-$9,292($555-$1,327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,812 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $330 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $94 to $122 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Detroit
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Detroit? The cheapest trip to Downtown Detroit is about $106 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $58.
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 Downtown Detroit for a week is $740-$1,743($106-$249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $953 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Detroit for a week is $1,360-$3,060($194-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,906 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Detroit for a week is $2,672-$6,120($382-$874 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,812 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Detroit cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Detroit Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown Detroit.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Detroit for a week is $2,839-$8,589($406-$1,227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $250 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $999 to $2,735 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $315 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Detroit for a week is $4,664-$13,074($666-$1,868 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $500 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,998 to $5,470 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $315 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Detroit for a week is $9,328-$24,504($1,333-$3,501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $1,000 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,996 to $10,940 for first class
Lodging: $338 to $630 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,094 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Detroit Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Detroit is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Detroit 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.
Downtown Detroit 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 Downtown Detroit 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 Downtown Detroit.
Flight Costs to Downtown Detroit
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 Downtown Detroit our data includes 934 originating airports, and 143 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Detroit 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 Downtown Detroit, 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 Downtown Detroit can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $786 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.