The average price of a 7-day trip to Fargo is $1,305 for a solo traveler, $2,344 for a couple, and $4,394 for a family of 4. Fargo hotels range from $41 to $216 per night with an average of $66, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hector International Airport (FAR) are between $563 and $825 per person for economy flights and $1,767 to $2,589 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $79 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 Fargo, ND, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FAR and stay in a Fargo hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fargo is usually mid to late September.
Average Fargo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fargo for a week is $1,022-$1,896($146-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $701 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fargo for a week is $2,050-$3,398($293-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,402 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fargo for a week is $3,182-$6,300($455-$900 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $2,804 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $101 to $116 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fargo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fargo? The cheapest trip to Fargo is about $102 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 $120 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 Fargo for a week is $713-$1,793($102-$256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $701 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fargo for a week is $1,210-$2,746($173-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,402 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fargo for a week is $2,420-$4,988($346-$713 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $2,804 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Fargo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fargo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fargo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fargo for a week is $2,243-$8,262($320-$1,180 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,009 to $1,556 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $216 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fargo for a week is $3,826-$10,980($547-$1,569 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,018 to $3,112 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $216 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fargo for a week is $7,652-$19,740($1,093-$2,820 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,036 to $6,224 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $432 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fargo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fargo is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fargo 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.
Fargo 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 Fargo 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 Fargo.
Flight Costs to Fargo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $825 average in late July to a low of $563 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $497. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fargo our data includes 336 originating airports, and 99 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fargo from an airport like Ulanhot (HLH) in Ulanhot (China) for an average $7,743 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 $179.
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 Fargo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $261, so you can easily save about 46% 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 Fargo can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $539 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.