The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Maggiore is $1,447 for a solo traveler, $2,599 for a couple, and $4,872 for a family of 4. Lake Maggiore hotels range from $74 to $438 per night with an average of $155, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Malpensa Airport (MXP) are between $590 and $953 per person for economy flights and $1,851 to $2,991 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $98 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 Lake Maggiore, CH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MXP and stay in a Lake Maggiore hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 10th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Maggiore is usually late January and early February.
Average Lake Maggiore Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Maggiore for a week is $1,081-$2,240($154-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $810 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Maggiore for a week is $2,260-$4,022($323-$575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,620 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Maggiore for a week is $3,304-$7,472($472-$1,067 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,240 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $248 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $116 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Maggiore
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Maggiore? The cheapest trip to Lake Maggiore is about $93 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $62.
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 Lake Maggiore for a week is $653-$1,646($93-$235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $810 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Maggiore for a week is $1,186-$2,848($169-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,620 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Maggiore for a week is $2,312-$5,696($330-$814 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,240 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lake Maggiore cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Maggiore Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake Maggiore.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Maggiore for a week is $2,569-$7,871($367-$1,124 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $758 to $1,839 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $438 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Maggiore for a week is $4,034-$10,942($576-$1,563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,516 to $3,678 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $438 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Maggiore for a week is $8,068-$19,484($1,153-$2,783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,032 to $7,356 for first class
Lodging: $368 to $876 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Maggiore Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Maggiore is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Maggiore 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.
Lake Maggiore 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 Lake Maggiore 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Lake Maggiore.
Flight Costs to Lake Maggiore
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $953 average in mid December to a low of $590 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $724. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Maggiore our data includes 426 originating airports, and 202 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Maggiore from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $3,501 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Capodichino (NAP) in Naples (Italy) at an average of just $84.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lake Maggiore, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $362, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Lake Maggiore can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $842 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.