The average price of a 7-day trip to Grand Rapids is $1,725 for a solo traveler, $3,098 for a couple, and $5,808 for a family of 4. Grand Rapids hotels range from $59 to $267 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $840 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Range Regional Airport (HIB) are between $727 and $1,014 per person for economy flights and $2,281 to $3,182 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $93 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, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HIB and stay in a Grand Rapids hotel:
- January 1st to March 11th
- April 9th to May 13th
- August 13th to September 23rd
- October 22nd to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Grand Rapids is usually mid January.
Average Grand Rapids Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Grand Rapids for a week is $1,248-$2,515($178-$359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $468 to $892 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $132 to $162 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 $2,528-$4,302($361-$615 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $936 to $1,784 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $132 to $162 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 $4,020-$7,726($574-$1,104 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,872 to $3,568 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $185 to $259 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 $133 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 $180 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 $52.
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 $934-$2,520($133-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $468 to $892 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 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 $1,556-$3,720($222-$531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $936 to $1,784 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 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 $3,112-$6,912($445-$987 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,872 to $3,568 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $352 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder 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 $2,467-$13,670($352-$1,953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $186 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,025 to $1,784 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,764 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 $4,136-$16,756($591-$2,394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $372 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,050 to $3,568 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,764 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 $8,272-$29,276($1,182-$4,182 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $744 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,100 to $7,136 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $534 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,344 to $2,822 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Grand Rapids Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Grand Rapids is 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.
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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.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Grand Rapids.
Flight Costs to Grand Rapids
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,014 average in early August to a low of $727 in mid January. Median flight price is $541. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Grand Rapids our data includes 98 originating airports, and 56 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Grand Rapids from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $7,033 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 $208.
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 Wednesday. 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 $287, so you can easily save about 39% 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 $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $666 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.