The average price of a 7-day trip to Jackson is $1,382 for a solo traveler, $2,482 for a couple, and $4,653 for a family of 4. Jackson hotels range from $53 to $243 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are between $616 and $851 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $2,670 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $71 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 Jackson, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LAN and stay in a Jackson hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Jackson is usually early to mid September.
Average Jackson Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Jackson for a week is $1,121-$1,969($160-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $698 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Jackson for a week is $2,202-$3,470($315-$496 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,396 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Jackson for a week is $3,512-$5,944($502-$849 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $2,792 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $194 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Jackson
How cheap can you make a vacation to Jackson? The cheapest trip to Jackson is about $113 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 $160 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 $43.
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 Jackson for a week is $794-$2,058($113-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $698 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Jackson for a week is $1,330-$3,036($190-$434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,396 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Jackson for a week is $2,660-$5,424($380-$775 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $2,792 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Jackson cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Jackson Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Jackson.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Jackson for a week is $2,258-$8,321($323-$1,189 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,097 to $1,878 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Jackson for a week is $3,796-$11,242($542-$1,606 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,194 to $3,756 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Jackson for a week is $7,592-$20,324($1,085-$2,903 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,388 to $7,512 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $486 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Jackson Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Jackson is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Jackson 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.
Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson.
Flight Costs to Jackson
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $851 average in late July to a low of $616 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $507. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Jackson our data includes 367 originating airports, and 91 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Jackson from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,008 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 $175.
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 Jackson, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $235, so you can easily save about 38% 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 Jackson can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $605 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.