The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Milwaukee is $1,666 for a solo traveler, $2,992 for a couple, and $5,609 for a family of 4. Downtown Milwaukee hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 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 $50 to $87 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 Milwaukee, WI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKE and stay in a Downtown Milwaukee 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 Downtown Milwaukee is usually early to mid September.
Average Downtown Milwaukee Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Milwaukee for a week is $1,204-$2,435($172-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $842 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Milwaukee for a week is $2,394-$4,074($342-$582 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,684 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Milwaukee for a week is $3,892-$7,280($556-$1,040 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,368 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $214 to $246 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Milwaukee
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Milwaukee? The cheapest trip to Downtown Milwaukee is about $128 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 $180 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 $55.
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 Milwaukee for a week is $897-$2,452($128-$350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $842 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Milwaukee for a week is $1,464-$3,644($209-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,684 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Milwaukee for a week is $2,928-$6,532($418-$933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,368 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $294 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Milwaukee cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Milwaukee for a week is $2,495-$14,427($356-$2,061 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $191 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $843 to $2,290 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $301 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 Downtown Milwaukee for a week is $4,108-$18,054($587-$2,579 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $382 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,686 to $4,580 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $301 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 Downtown Milwaukee for a week is $8,216-$31,788($1,174-$4,541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $764 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,372 to $9,160 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Milwaukee Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Milwaukee is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee.
Flight Costs to Downtown Milwaukee
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 Downtown Milwaukee our data includes 594 originating airports, and 120 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Milwaukee 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 Downtown Milwaukee, 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 Downtown Milwaukee can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $750 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.