The average price of a 7-day trip to Milwaukee is $1,655 for a solo traveler, $2,972 for a couple, and $5,572 for a family of 4. Milwaukee hotels range from $65 to $297 per night with an average of $109, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $1300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are between $616 and $936 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $2,937 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $112 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 Milwaukee, WI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKE and stay in a Milwaukee hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Milwaukee is usually early to mid September.
Average Milwaukee Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Milwaukee for a week is $1,160-$2,394($166-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Milwaukee for a week is $2,294-$4,292($328-$613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Milwaukee for a week is $3,692-$7,536($527-$1,077 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $228 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $186 to $199 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Milwaukee
How cheap can you make a vacation to Milwaukee? The cheapest trip to Milwaukee is about $131 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 $78 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 $58.
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 Milwaukee for a week is $915-$1,809($131-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $78 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Milwaukee for a week is $1,482-$2,910($212-$416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $78 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Milwaukee for a week is $2,964-$5,466($423-$781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $177 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Milwaukee cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Milwaukee Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Milwaukee.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Milwaukee for a week is $2,447-$17,215($350-$2,459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $909 to $1,607 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,300 to $2,340 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Milwaukee for a week is $4,000-$20,390($571-$2,913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,818 to $3,214 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,300 to $2,340 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Milwaukee for a week is $8,000-$33,760($1,143-$4,823 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,636 to $6,428 for first class
Lodging: $298 to $594 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,950 to $3,510 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Milwaukee Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Milwaukee is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Milwaukee 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.
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee.
Flight Costs to Milwaukee
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $936 average in early to mid July to a low of $616 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $574. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Milwaukee our data includes 594 originating airports, and 120 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Milwaukee from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,974 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $167.
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 Milwaukee, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $320, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Milwaukee can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $740 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.