The average price of a 7-day trip to Grayslake is $1,721 for a solo traveler, $3,091 for a couple, and $5,795 for a family of 4. Grayslake hotels range from $59 to $270 per night with an average of $105, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) are between $694 and $1,164 per person for economy flights and $2,178 to $3,653 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $108 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 Grayslake, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ORD and stay in a Grayslake hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Grayslake is usually mid to late September.
Average Grayslake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Grayslake for a week is $1,108-$2,563($158-$366 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $931 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Grayslake for a week is $2,342-$4,716($335-$674 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $1,862 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Grayslake for a week is $3,532-$8,062($505-$1,152 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $3,724 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $219 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Grayslake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Grayslake? The cheapest trip to Grayslake is about $125 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 $80 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 $53.
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 Grayslake for a week is $878-$1,906($125-$272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $931 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Grayslake for a week is $1,438-$3,152($205-$450 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $1,862 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Grayslake for a week is $2,876-$5,908($411-$844 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $3,724 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Grayslake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Grayslake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Grayslake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Grayslake for a week is $2,465-$16,984($352-$2,426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $216 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,108 to $2,272 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Grayslake for a week is $4,126-$20,768($589-$2,967 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $432 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,216 to $4,544 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Grayslake for a week is $8,252-$34,936($1,179-$4,991 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $864 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,432 to $9,088 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $540 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Grayslake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Grayslake is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Grayslake 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.
Grayslake 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 Grayslake 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 Grayslake.
Flight Costs to Grayslake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,164 average in early January to a low of $694 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $708. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Grayslake our data includes 1,268 originating airports, and 210 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Grayslake from an airport like Phubai International (HUI) in Hue (Vietnam) for an average $7,990 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Decatur (DEC) in Decatur, IL (the United States) at an average of just $118.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Grayslake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $470, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Grayslake can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $674 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.