The average price of a 7-day trip to Grand Rapids is $1,610 for a solo traveler, $2,892 for a couple, and $5,421 for a family of 4. Grand Rapids hotels range from $71 to $324 per night with an average of $120, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are between $601 and $876 per person for economy flights and $1,886 to $2,749 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $100 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 Rapids, MI, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GRR and stay in a Grand Rapids hotel:

  • January 8th to March 11th
  • April 23rd to May 6th
  • August 13th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Grand Rapids is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Grand Rapids Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Grand Rapids for a week is $1,174-$2,261($168-$323 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $391 to $727 for economy

Lodging: $97 to $139 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Grand Rapids for a week is $2,300-$3,986($329-$569 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $782 to $1,454 for economy

Lodging: $97 to $139 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Grand Rapids for a week is $3,526-$7,376($504-$1,054 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,564 to $2,908 for economy

Lodging: $194 to $278 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $117 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Grand Rapids

How cheap can you make a vacation to Grand Rapids? The cheapest trip to Grand Rapids is about $137 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 $140 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 $63.

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 Rapids for a week is $958-$2,185($137-$312 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $391 to $727 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Grand Rapids for a week is $1,538-$3,290($220-$470 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $782 to $1,454 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Grand Rapids for a week is $3,076-$6,148($439-$878 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,564 to $2,908 for economy

Lodging: $126 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $210 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

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

The Cost of a Luxury Grand Rapids 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 Rapids.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Grand Rapids for a week is $3,022-$8,905($432-$1,272 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $190 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,114 to $1,767 for first class

Lodging: $213 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Grand Rapids for a week is $4,766-$12,002($681-$1,715 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $380 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,228 to $3,534 for first class

Lodging: $213 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Grand Rapids for a week is $9,532-$21,682($1,362-$3,097 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $760 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,456 to $7,068 for first class

Lodging: $426 to $648 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $616 to $1,549 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Grand Rapids Hotel Prices

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

Key
Hotel Price

Prices are based on Grand Rapids 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.

Key
Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Grand Rapids.

 

Flight Costs to Grand Rapids

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $876 average in mid December to a low of $601 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $571. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Grand Rapids our data includes 529 originating airports, and 100 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Grand Rapids from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,072 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $180.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

Key
Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

Key
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 Rapids, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $275, 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 Grand Rapids can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $808 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.

 

 

Other Grand Rapids Guides

The Cost of a Trip Anywhere› the United States › Grand Rapids, MI, US