The average price of a 7-day trip to Long Lake is $2,271 for a solo traveler, $4,079 for a couple, and $7,646 for a family of 4. Long Lake hotels range from $73 to $335 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) are between $690 and $1,103 per person for economy flights and $2,165 to $3,461 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $99 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 Long Lake, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Long Lake hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Long Lake is usually mid to late September.
Average Long Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Long Lake for a week is $1,387-$3,572($198-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $271 to $331 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Long Lake for a week is $2,740-$5,578($391-$797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $271 to $331 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Long Lake for a week is $4,396-$9,524($628-$1,361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $220 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $379 to $530 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Long Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Long Lake? The cheapest trip to Long Lake is about $138 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 $60 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 Long Lake for a week is $969-$1,765($138-$252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Long Lake for a week is $1,584-$3,050($226-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Long Lake for a week is $3,000-$6,016($429-$859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Long Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Long Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Long Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Long Lake for a week is $2,931-$14,551($419-$2,079 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $208 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,228 to $2,295 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Long Lake for a week is $4,866-$18,302($695-$2,615 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $416 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,456 to $4,590 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Long Lake for a week is $9,732-$30,124($1,390-$4,303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $832 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,912 to $9,180 for first class
Lodging: $332 to $670 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Long Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Long Lake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Long Lake 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.
Long Lake 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 Long Lake 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 Long Lake.
Flight Costs to Long Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,103 average in late July to a low of $690 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $732. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Long Lake our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Long Lake from an airport like Adi Soemarmo International (SOC) in Solo City (Indonesia) for an average $7,193 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) in Thief River Falls, MN (the United States) at an average of just $147.
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 Long Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $413, 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 Long Lake can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $834 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.