The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown St. Paul is $2,032 for a solo traveler, $3,649 for a couple, and $6,842 for a family of 4. Downtown St. Paul hotels range from $73 to $335 per night with an average of $122, 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 $64 to $112 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 St. Paul, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Downtown St. Paul 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 Downtown St. Paul is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown St. Paul Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown St. Paul for a week is $1,479-$3,088($211-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $882 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $194 to $237 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown St. Paul for a week is $2,888-$5,196($413-$742 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,764 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $194 to $237 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown St. Paul for a week is $4,692-$8,656($670-$1,237 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,528 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $291 to $332 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown St. Paul
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown St. Paul? The cheapest trip to Downtown St. Paul is about $139 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 $60 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 $66.
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 St. Paul for a week is $975-$1,874($139-$268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $882 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown St. Paul for a week is $1,590-$3,148($227-$450 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,764 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown St. Paul for a week is $2,964-$6,056($423-$865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,528 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown St. Paul cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown St. Paul 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 St. Paul.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown St. Paul for a week is $2,789-$17,182($398-$2,455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $235 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,035 to $2,337 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown St. Paul for a week is $4,720-$21,164($674-$3,023 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $470 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,070 to $4,674 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown St. Paul for a week is $9,440-$35,728($1,349-$5,104 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $940 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,140 to $9,348 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $670 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown St. Paul Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown St. Paul is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown St. Paul 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 St. Paul 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 St. Paul 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 St. Paul.
Flight Costs to Downtown St. Paul
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 Downtown St. Paul our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown St. Paul 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 Downtown St. Paul, 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 Downtown St. Paul can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $835 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.