The average price of a 7-day trip to Kalkaska is $1,977 for a solo traveler, $3,551 for a couple, and $6,657 for a family of 4. Kalkaska hotels range from $88 to $403 per night with an average of $156, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $740 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 $78 to $126 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 Kalkaska, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TVC and stay in a Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska is usually mid to late September.
Average Kalkaska Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kalkaska for a week is $1,607-$2,895($230-$414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $813 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $164 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kalkaska for a week is $2,900-$4,812($414-$687 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $1,626 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $164 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kalkaska for a week is $5,084-$8,568($726-$1,224 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $3,252 for economy
Lodging: $224 to $298 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $230 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kalkaska
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kalkaska? The cheapest trip to Kalkaska is about $151 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 $72.
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 Kalkaska for a week is $1,059-$2,302($151-$329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $813 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $88 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kalkaska for a week is $1,686-$3,584($241-$512 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $1,626 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $88 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kalkaska for a week is $3,372-$6,760($482-$966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $3,252 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $176 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $272 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Kalkaska cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kalkaska Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kalkaska.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kalkaska for a week is $3,199-$12,661($457-$1,809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $227 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,019 to $1,748 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $403 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,554 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kalkaska for a week is $5,198-$15,998($743-$2,285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $454 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,038 to $3,496 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $403 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,554 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kalkaska for a week is $10,396-$26,404($1,485-$3,772 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $560 to $908 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,076 to $6,992 for first class
Lodging: $400 to $806 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,110 to $2,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kalkaska Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kalkaska is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kalkaska 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.
Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska.
Flight Costs to Kalkaska
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 Kalkaska our data includes 305 originating airports, and 78 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska, 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 Kalkaska can easily cost $500 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $34 per person. Private tours can cost $1006 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.