The average price of a 7-day trip to Golden Valley is $2,065 for a solo traveler, $3,709 for a couple, and $6,953 for a family of 4. Golden Valley hotels range from $67 to $304 per night with an average of $99, 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 $56 to $109 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 Golden Valley, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley is usually mid to late September.
Average Golden Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Golden Valley for a week is $1,321-$3,181($189-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $882 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $210 to $256 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Golden Valley for a week is $2,674-$5,268($382-$753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,764 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $210 to $256 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Golden Valley for a week is $4,264-$8,728($609-$1,247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,528 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $294 to $358 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Golden Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Golden Valley? The cheapest trip to Golden Valley is about $135 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 $59.
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 Golden Valley for a week is $948-$1,712($135-$245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $882 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Golden Valley for a week is $1,542-$2,944($220-$421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,764 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Golden Valley for a week is $2,952-$5,732($422-$819 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,528 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Golden Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Golden Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Golden Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Golden Valley for a week is $2,570-$14,639($367-$2,091 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $207 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,048 to $1,790 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $304 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Golden Valley for a week is $4,444-$17,878($635-$2,554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $414 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,096 to $3,580 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $304 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Golden Valley for a week is $8,888-$31,196($1,270-$4,457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $828 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,192 to $7,160 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $608 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Golden Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Golden Valley is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Golden Valley 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.
Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley.
Flight Costs to Golden Valley
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 Golden Valley our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley, 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 Golden Valley can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $757 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.