The average price of a 7-day trip to Grand Marais is $1,883 for a solo traveler, $3,382 for a couple, and $6,340 for a family of 4. Grand Marais hotels range from $61 to $279 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $640 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 $47 to $104 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 Grand Marais, MN, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Grand Marais Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Grand Marais for a week is $1,258-$2,891($180-$413 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $419 to $993 for economy

Lodging: $85 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $159 to $195 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Grand Marais for a week is $2,548-$4,832($364-$690 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $838 to $1,986 for economy

Lodging: $85 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $159 to $195 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Grand Marais for a week is $4,012-$8,756($573-$1,251 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,676 to $3,972 for economy

Lodging: $170 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $239 to $312 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Grand Marais

How cheap can you make a vacation to Grand Marais? The cheapest trip to Grand Marais is about $125 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 $260 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 $49.

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 Grand Marais for a week is $874-$3,055($125-$436 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $419 to $993 for economy

Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $260 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Grand Marais for a week is $1,454-$4,370($208-$624 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $838 to $1,986 for economy

Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $260 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Grand Marais for a week is $2,908-$7,870($415-$1,124 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,676 to $3,972 for economy

Lodging: $98 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $416 to $435 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Grand Marais cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Grand Marais Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Grand Marais.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Grand Marais for a week is $2,731-$11,068($390-$1,581 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,182 to $2,463 for first class

Lodging: $138 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Grand Marais for a week is $4,634-$14,840($662-$2,120 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,364 to $4,926 for first class

Lodging: $138 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Grand Marais for a week is $9,268-$26,032($1,324-$3,719 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,728 to $9,852 for first class

Lodging: $276 to $558 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $896 to $1,824 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Grand Marais Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Grand Marais is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Grand Marais 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.

Grand Marais 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Grand Marais 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Grand Marais.

 

Flight Costs to Grand Marais

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 Grand Marais our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Grand Marais 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Grand Marais, 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 Grand Marais can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $694 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.

 

 

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