The average price of a 7-day trip to Lansing is $1,482 for a solo traveler, $2,662 for a couple, and $4,990 for a family of 4. Lansing hotels range from $57 to $261 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are between $641 and $1,014 per person for economy flights and $2,011 to $3,182 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $82 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, KS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCI and stay in a Lansing hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
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 $1,335-$2,087($191-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $811 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $117 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 $2,538-$3,878($363-$554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,622 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lansing for a week is $3,858-$6,692($551-$956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,244 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $133 to $164 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 $125 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 $80 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 $50.
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 $876-$1,712($125-$245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $811 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 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 $1,452-$2,824($207-$403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $1,622 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lansing for a week is $2,904-$5,288($415-$755 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,244 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder 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 $2,785-$8,079($398-$1,154 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,249 to $2,255 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 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 $4,790-$11,370($684-$1,624 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,498 to $4,510 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lansing for a week is $9,580-$19,866($1,369-$2,838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,996 to $9,020 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $522 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,117 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lansing Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lansing is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lansing 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.
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 $1,014 average in late July to a low of $641 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $699. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lansing our data includes 676 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lansing from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $9,478 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) in Cincinnati, OH (the United States) at an average of just $202.
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 Lansing, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $373, so you can easily save about 58% 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 $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $651 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.