The average price of a 7-day trip to Ham Lake is $2,679 for a solo traveler, $4,811 for a couple, and $9,020 for a family of 4. Ham Lake hotels range from $88 to $402 per night with an average of $96, 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 $80 to $134 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 Ham Lake, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake is usually mid to late September.
Average Ham Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ham Lake for a week is $1,555-$4,233($222-$605 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $320 to $391 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ham Lake for a week is $3,076-$6,428($439-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $320 to $391 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ham Lake for a week is $5,068-$11,070($724-$1,581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $296 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $587 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ham Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ham Lake? The cheapest trip to Ham Lake is about $161 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 $79.
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 Ham Lake for a week is $1,124-$2,498($161-$357 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $88 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 Ham Lake for a week is $1,774-$3,916($253-$559 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $88 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 Ham Lake for a week is $3,548-$7,400($507-$1,057 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $176 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 Ham Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ham Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ham Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ham Lake for a week is $3,371-$16,892($482-$2,413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $255 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,169 to $1,907 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $402 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 Ham Lake for a week is $5,548-$20,584($793-$2,941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $510 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,338 to $3,814 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $402 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 Ham Lake for a week is $11,096-$33,248($1,585-$4,750 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $576 to $1,020 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,676 to $7,628 for first class
Lodging: $398 to $804 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ham Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ham Lake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ham Lake 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.
Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake.
Flight Costs to Ham Lake
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 Ham Lake our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake, 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 Ham Lake can easily cost $500 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $1001 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.