The average price of a 7-day trip to Elkhart Lake is $2,227 for a solo traveler, $4,000 for a couple, and $7,498 for a family of 4. Elkhart Lake hotels range from $98 to $446 per night with an average of $163, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Appleton International Airport (ATW) are between $553 and $799 per person for economy flights and $1,735 to $2,507 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $78 to $134 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 Elkhart Lake, WI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ATW and stay in a Elkhart Lake hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 13th to October 14th
- October 29th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Elkhart Lake is usually early October.
Average Elkhart Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Elkhart Lake for a week is $1,918-$3,291($274-$470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $394 to $703 for economy
Lodging: $163 to $164 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $225 to $275 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Elkhart Lake for a week is $3,176-$5,124($454-$732 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $788 to $1,406 for economy
Lodging: $163 to $164 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $225 to $275 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Elkhart Lake for a week is $5,650-$9,042($807-$1,292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,576 to $2,812 for economy
Lodging: $326 to $328 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $315 to $413 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Elkhart Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Elkhart Lake? The cheapest trip to Elkhart Lake is about $166 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 $85.
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 Elkhart Lake for a week is $1,163-$2,301($166-$329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $394 to $703 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $98 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Elkhart Lake for a week is $1,816-$3,522($259-$503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $788 to $1,406 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $98 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Elkhart Lake for a week is $3,632-$6,396($519-$914 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,576 to $2,812 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $196 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Elkhart Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Elkhart Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Elkhart Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Elkhart Lake for a week is $3,282-$16,658($469-$2,380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $268 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $808 to $1,582 for first class
Lodging: $221 to $446 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 Elkhart Lake for a week is $5,238-$20,116($748-$2,874 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $536 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,616 to $3,164 for first class
Lodging: $221 to $446 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 Elkhart Lake for a week is $10,476-$33,632($1,497-$4,805 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $656 to $1,072 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,232 to $6,328 for first class
Lodging: $442 to $892 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Elkhart Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Elkhart Lake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Elkhart Lake 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.
Elkhart Lake 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 Elkhart Lake 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 Elkhart Lake.
Flight Costs to Elkhart Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $799 average in mid December to a low of $553 in early October. Median flight price is $453. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Elkhart Lake our data includes 286 originating airports, and 71 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Elkhart Lake from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,957 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $235.
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 Elkhart Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $247, so you can easily save about 45% 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 Elkhart Lake can easily cost $560 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $37 per person. Private tours can cost $1112 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.