The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Zurich is $1,946 for a solo traveler, $3,495 for a couple, and $6,552 for a family of 4. Lake Zurich hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $1070 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) are between $694 and $1,164 per person for economy flights and $2,178 to $3,653 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $85 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 Zurich, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ORD and stay in a Lake Zurich hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Zurich is usually mid to late September.
Average Lake Zurich Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Zurich for a week is $1,282-$2,957($183-$422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $1,024 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $183 to $223 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Zurich for a week is $2,642-$4,856($377-$694 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $2,048 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $183 to $223 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Zurich for a week is $4,132-$8,348($590-$1,193 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $4,096 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $275 to $312 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Zurich
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Zurich? The cheapest trip to Lake Zurich is about $134 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 $213 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 $59.
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 Zurich for a week is $935-$2,772($134-$396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $1,024 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $213 to $233 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Zurich for a week is $1,516-$4,146($217-$592 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $2,048 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $213 to $233 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Zurich for a week is $3,032-$7,596($433-$1,085 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $4,096 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $298 to $350 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lake Zurich cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Zurich 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 Zurich.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Zurich for a week is $2,818-$15,316($403-$2,188 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,169 to $2,570 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,070 to $1,926 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Zurich for a week is $4,778-$19,076($683-$2,725 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $226 to $340 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,338 to $5,140 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,070 to $1,926 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Zurich for a week is $9,556-$31,216($1,365-$4,459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $452 to $680 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,676 to $10,280 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,605 to $2,696 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Zurich Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Zurich is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Lake Zurich.
Flight Costs to Lake Zurich
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,164 average in early January to a low of $694 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $708. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Zurich our data includes 1,268 originating airports, and 210 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Zurich from an airport like Phubai International (HUI) in Hue (Vietnam) for an average $7,990 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Decatur (DEC) in Decatur, IL (the United States) at an average of just $118.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lake Zurich, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $470, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Zurich can easily cost $370 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.