The average price of a 7-day trip to Duluth is $1,423 for a solo traveler, $2,556 for a couple, and $4,791 for a family of 4. Duluth hotels range from $62 to $282 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Duluth International Airport (DLH) are between $539 and $773 per person for economy flights and $1,691 to $2,426 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $83 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 Duluth, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DLH and stay in a Duluth hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 9th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Duluth is usually mid to late September.
Average Duluth Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Duluth for a week is $1,314-$2,007($188-$287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $688 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Duluth for a week is $2,412-$3,446($345-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,376 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Duluth for a week is $3,912-$6,408($559-$915 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,752 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $152 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Duluth
How cheap can you make a vacation to Duluth? The cheapest trip to Duluth is about $120 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 $52.
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 Duluth for a week is $838-$2,037($120-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $688 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Duluth for a week is $1,364-$3,054($195-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,376 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Duluth for a week is $2,728-$5,598($390-$800 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,752 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $255 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Duluth cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Duluth Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Duluth.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Duluth for a week is $2,487-$10,235($355-$1,462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $978 to $1,961 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Duluth for a week is $4,158-$13,414($594-$1,916 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,956 to $3,922 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Duluth for a week is $8,316-$24,008($1,188-$3,430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,912 to $7,844 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $564 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Duluth Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Duluth is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Duluth 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.
Duluth 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 Duluth 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Duluth.
Flight Costs to Duluth
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $773 average in mid December to a low of $539 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $448. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Duluth our data includes 208 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Duluth from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,213 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 $190.
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 Duluth, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $234, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Duluth can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $704 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.