The average price of a 7-day trip to Kalamazoo is $1,531 for a solo traveler, $2,750 for a couple, and $5,155 for a family of 4. Kalamazoo hotels range from $61 to $301 per night with an average of $117, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) are between $624 and $841 per person for economy flights and $1,958 to $2,639 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $91 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 Kalamazoo, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AZO and stay in a Kalamazoo hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to June 3rd (except the weeks of May 7th and May 21st)
- August 27th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kalamazoo is usually early November.
Average Kalamazoo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kalamazoo for a week is $1,260-$2,193($180-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $740 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kalamazoo for a week is $2,424-$3,772($346-$539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,480 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kalamazoo for a week is $3,864-$7,092($552-$1,013 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $2,960 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $264 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $218 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kalamazoo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kalamazoo? The cheapest trip to Kalamazoo is about $124 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 $49.
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 Kalamazoo for a week is $868-$2,350($124-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $740 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kalamazoo for a week is $1,442-$3,440($206-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,480 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kalamazoo for a week is $2,884-$6,124($412-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $2,960 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $294 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Kalamazoo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kalamazoo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kalamazoo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kalamazoo for a week is $2,399-$10,254($343-$1,465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $974 to $2,050 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kalamazoo for a week is $3,940-$13,452($563-$1,922 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,948 to $4,100 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kalamazoo for a week is $7,880-$23,376($1,126-$3,339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,896 to $8,200 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,764 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kalamazoo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kalamazoo is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kalamazoo 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.
Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo.
Flight Costs to Kalamazoo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $841 average in mid December to a low of $624 in early November. Median flight price is $504. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kalamazoo our data includes 355 originating airports, and 89 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kalamazoo from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,663 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 $174.
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 Kalamazoo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $216, so you can easily save about 35% 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 Kalamazoo can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $750 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.