The average price of a 7-day trip to Houghton Lake is $1,722 for a solo traveler, $3,093 for a couple, and $5,798 for a family of 4. Houghton Lake hotels range from $64 to $290 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) are between $568 and $924 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,900 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $104 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 Houghton Lake, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TVC and stay in a Houghton Lake hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 9th to May 6th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 20th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Houghton Lake is usually mid to late September.
Average Houghton Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Houghton Lake for a week is $1,276-$2,568($182-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $832 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $138 to $168 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Houghton Lake for a week is $2,310-$4,312($330-$616 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $1,664 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $138 to $168 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Houghton Lake for a week is $3,862-$7,650($552-$1,093 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $3,328 for economy
Lodging: $200 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $193 to $235 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Houghton Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Houghton Lake? The cheapest trip to Houghton Lake is about $125 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 $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 Houghton Lake for a week is $875-$2,368($125-$338 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $832 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Houghton Lake for a week is $1,432-$3,536($205-$505 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $1,664 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Houghton Lake for a week is $2,864-$6,472($409-$925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $3,328 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $252 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Houghton Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Houghton 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 Houghton Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Houghton Lake for a week is $2,248-$11,770($321-$1,681 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $2,013 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Houghton Lake for a week is $3,632-$15,092($519-$2,156 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $4,026 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Houghton Lake for a week is $7,264-$26,806($1,038-$3,829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,128 to $8,052 for first class
Lodging: $288 to $580 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $2,253 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Houghton Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Houghton Lake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Houghton 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.
Houghton 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 Houghton 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Houghton Lake.
Flight Costs to Houghton Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $924 average in late June to a low of $568 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $519. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Houghton Lake our data includes 305 originating airports, and 78 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Houghton Lake from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,255 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 $210.
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 Houghton Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $356, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Houghton Lake can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $723 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.