The average price of a 7-day trip to Lansing is $1,323 for a solo traveler, $2,376 for a couple, and $4,455 for a family of 4. Lansing hotels range from $49 to $242 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are between $665 and $1,066 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,345 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $78 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 Lansing, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a Lansing hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lansing is usually mid to late September.
Average Lansing Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lansing for a week is $1,124-$1,943($161-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $863 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $89 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 Lansing for a week is $2,284-$3,758($326-$537 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,726 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $89 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 Lansing for a week is $3,518-$6,704($503-$958 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,452 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $109 to $116 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lansing
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lansing? The cheapest trip to Lansing is about $100 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 9% 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 $42.
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 Lansing for a week is $703-$1,503($100-$215 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $863 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lansing for a week is $1,286-$2,646($184-$378 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,726 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lansing for a week is $2,524-$5,160($361-$737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,452 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Lansing cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lansing Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lansing.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lansing for a week is $2,179-$12,140($311-$1,734 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $913 to $1,864 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lansing for a week is $3,638-$15,208($520-$2,173 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,826 to $3,728 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lansing for a week is $7,276-$25,880($1,039-$3,697 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,652 to $7,456 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $484 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $2,268 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lansing Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lansing is about average than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Lansing due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Lansing 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 Lansing 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 Lansing.
Flight Costs to Lansing
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,066 average in late July to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $629. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lansing our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lansing from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Manistee County-Blacker (MBL) in Manistee/Ludington, MI (the United States) at an average of just $221.
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 Lansing, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $401, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Lansing can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $602 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.