The average price of a 7-day trip to Lutsen is $2,062 for a solo traveler, $3,703 for a couple, and $6,943 for a family of 4. Lutsen hotels range from $76 to $347 per night with an average of $134, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $680 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 $48 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 Lutsen, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Lutsen 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 Lutsen is usually mid to late September.
Average Lutsen Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lutsen for a week is $1,337-$3,087($191-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $960 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $195 to $239 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lutsen for a week is $2,634-$5,026($376-$718 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,920 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $195 to $239 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lutsen for a week is $4,184-$8,622($598-$1,232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,840 for economy
Lodging: $194 to $256 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $273 to $335 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lutsen
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lutsen? The cheapest trip to Lutsen is about $148 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 $260 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 $69.
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 Lutsen for a week is $1,036-$3,046($148-$435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $960 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lutsen for a week is $1,658-$4,412($237-$630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,920 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lutsen for a week is $3,316-$7,816($474-$1,117 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,840 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $152 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $392 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lutsen cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lutsen Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lutsen.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lutsen for a week is $2,734-$11,737($391-$1,677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $188 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $960 to $2,669 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $347 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,292 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lutsen for a week is $4,436-$15,722($634-$2,246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $376 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,920 to $5,338 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $347 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,292 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lutsen for a week is $8,872-$28,342($1,267-$4,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $752 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,840 to $10,676 for first class
Lodging: $344 to $694 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $952 to $2,067 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lutsen Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lutsen is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lutsen 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.
Lutsen 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 Lutsen 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 Lutsen.
Flight Costs to Lutsen
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 Lutsen our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lutsen 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 Lutsen, 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 Lutsen can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $866 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.