The average price of a 7-day trip to East Grand Forks is $1,150 for a solo traveler, $2,065 for a couple, and $3,872 for a family of 4. East Grand Forks hotels range from $42 to $194 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) are between $494 and $747 per person for economy flights and $1,550 to $2,344 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $71 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 East Grand Forks, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YWG and stay in a East Grand Forks hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in East Grand Forks is usually early to mid September.
Average East Grand Forks Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit East Grand Forks for a week is $898-$1,595($128-$228 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $672 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit East Grand Forks for a week is $1,712-$2,914($245-$416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $1,344 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit East Grand Forks for a week is $2,764-$5,528($395-$790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $2,688 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $74 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to East Grand Forks
How cheap can you make a vacation to East Grand Forks? The cheapest trip to East Grand Forks is about $101 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 $160 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 $36.
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 East Grand Forks for a week is $705-$2,096($101-$299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $672 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit East Grand Forks for a week is $1,194-$2,992($171-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $1,344 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit East Grand Forks for a week is $2,388-$5,264($341-$752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $2,688 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to East Grand Forks cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury East Grand Forks Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in East Grand Forks.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit East Grand Forks for a week is $1,785-$6,232($255-$890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $803 to $1,720 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $194 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit East Grand Forks for a week is $2,994-$9,044($428-$1,292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $312 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,606 to $3,440 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $194 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit East Grand Forks for a week is $5,988-$16,720($855-$2,389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $624 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,212 to $6,880 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $388 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
East Grand Forks Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in East Grand Forks is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in East Grand Forks 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.
East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in East Grand Forks.
Flight Costs to East Grand Forks
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $747 average in mid December to a low of $494 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $503. These prices are based on millions of flights. For East Grand Forks our data includes 154 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to East Grand Forks from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,062 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Regina International (YQR) in Regina (Canada) at an average of just $259.
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 East Grand Forks, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $253, so you can easily save about 51% 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 East Grand Forks can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $483 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.