The average price of a 7-day trip to La Crosse is $1,399 for a solo traveler, $2,513 for a couple, and $4,710 for a family of 4. La Crosse hotels range from $61 to $279 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) are between $493 and $721 per person for economy flights and $1,547 to $2,262 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $81 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 La Crosse, WI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LSE and stay in a La Crosse hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in La Crosse is usually early September.
Average La Crosse Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit La Crosse for a week is $1,176-$2,001($168-$286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $324 to $606 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $138 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit La Crosse for a week is $2,216-$3,404($317-$486 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $648 to $1,212 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $138 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit La Crosse for a week is $3,654-$6,348($522-$907 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,296 to $2,424 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $276 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $141 to $185 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to La Crosse
How cheap can you make a vacation to La Crosse? The cheapest trip to La Crosse is about $114 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 $220 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 $52.
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 La Crosse for a week is $797-$2,488($114-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $324 to $606 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit La Crosse for a week is $1,282-$3,416($183-$488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $648 to $1,212 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit La Crosse for a week is $2,564-$6,052($366-$865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,296 to $2,424 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $308 to $390 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to La Crosse cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury La Crosse Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in La Crosse.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit La Crosse for a week is $2,583-$8,615($369-$1,231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $933 to $1,321 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit La Crosse for a week is $4,272-$11,182($610-$1,597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,866 to $2,642 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit La Crosse for a week is $8,544-$19,340($1,221-$2,763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,732 to $5,284 for first class
Lodging: $298 to $558 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
La Crosse Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in La Crosse is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in La Crosse 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.
La Crosse 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse.
Flight Costs to La Crosse
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $721 average in mid December to a low of $493 in early September. Median flight price is $450. These prices are based on millions of flights. For La Crosse our data includes 208 originating airports, and 68 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to La Crosse from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,589 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $154.
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 La Crosse, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $228, so you can easily save about 46% 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 La Crosse can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $696 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.