The average price of a 7-day trip to Minnesota is $1,194 for a solo traveler, $1,838 for a couple, and $3,743 for a family of 4. Minnesota hotels range from $63 to $289 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $760 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Minnesota (from all airports) are between $654 and $1,004 per person for economy flights and $2,054 to $3,153 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $98 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 Minnesota

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Minnesota and stay in a Minnesota 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 Minnesota is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Minnesota Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Minnesota for a week is $1,240-$2,912($177-$416 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $406 to $858 for economy

Lodging: $83 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $187 to $228 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Minnesota for a week is $1,982-$4,456($283-$637 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $812 to $1,716 for economy

Lodging: $83 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $187 to $228 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Minnesota for a week is $3,957-$8,222($565-$1,175 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $191 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,624 to $3,432 for economy

Lodging: $166 to $209 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $281 to $341 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Minnesota

How cheap can you make a vacation to Minnesota? The cheapest trip to Minnesota is about $128 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 $54.

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 Minnesota for a week is $898-$2,340($128-$334 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $406 to $858 for economy

Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $161 to $191 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Minnesota for a week is $1,472-$3,534($210-$505 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $812 to $1,716 for economy

Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $161 to $191 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Minnesota for a week is $2,944-$6,498($421-$928 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,624 to $3,432 for economy

Lodging: $108 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $241 to $287 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Minnesota cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Minnesota Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Minnesota.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Minnesota for a week is $2,530-$12,705($361-$1,815 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,012 to $2,125 for first class

Lodging: $141 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $759 to $1,537 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Minnesota for a week is $4,221-$16,189($603-$2,313 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $193 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,024 to $4,251 for first class

Lodging: $141 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $759 to $1,537 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Minnesota for a week is $8,442-$27,770($1,206-$3,967 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $385 to $777 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,049 to $8,501 for first class

Lodging: $283 to $579 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,147 to $2,305 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Minnesota Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Minnesota is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Minnesota 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.

Minnesota 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Minnesota 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Minnesota.

 

Flight Costs to Minnesota

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,004 average in late July to a low of $654 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $644. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Minnesota our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Minnesota, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $350, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Minnesota can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $719 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.

 

 

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