The average price of a 7-day trip to Highland Park is $1,779 for a solo traveler, $3,195 for a couple, and $5,990 for a family of 4. Highland Park hotels range from $60 to $272 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $1070 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 $51 to $76 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 Highland Park, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ORD and stay in a Highland Park 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 Highland Park is usually mid to late September.
Average Highland Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Highland Park for a week is $1,135-$2,667($162-$381 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $1,001 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $189 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Highland Park for a week is $2,474-$4,526($353-$647 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $2,002 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $189 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Highland Park for a week is $3,796-$7,722($542-$1,103 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $4,004 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $246 to $265 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Highland Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Highland Park? The cheapest trip to Highland Park is about $127 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 $192 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 $54.
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 Highland Park for a week is $891-$2,648($127-$378 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $1,001 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $192 to $222 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Highland Park for a week is $1,458-$3,964($208-$566 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $2,002 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $192 to $222 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Highland Park for a week is $2,916-$7,394($417-$1,056 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $4,004 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $269 to $355 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Highland Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Highland Park Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Highland Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Highland Park for a week is $2,558-$15,477($365-$2,211 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $107 to $144 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,137 to $2,913 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $272 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,070 to $1,926 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Highland Park for a week is $4,444-$19,398($635-$2,771 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $214 to $288 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,274 to $5,826 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $272 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,070 to $1,926 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Highland Park for a week is $8,888-$33,018($1,270-$4,717 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $428 to $576 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,548 to $11,652 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $544 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,712 to $2,889 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Highland Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Highland Park is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Highland Park 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.
Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park.
Flight Costs to Highland Park
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 Highland Park our data includes 1,268 originating airports, and 210 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Highland Park 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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $677 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.