The average price of a 7-day trip to Monticello is $1,966 for a solo traveler, $3,531 for a couple, and $6,620 for a family of 4. Monticello hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 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 $53 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 Monticello, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Monticello 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 Monticello is usually mid to late September.
Average Monticello Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Monticello for a week is $1,330-$2,989($190-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $193 to $235 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Monticello for a week is $2,662-$4,988($380-$713 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $193 to $235 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $4,240-$8,572($606-$1,225 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $290 to $376 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Monticello
How cheap can you make a vacation to Monticello? The cheapest trip to Monticello is about $135 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 $160 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 Monticello for a week is $942-$2,323($135-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Monticello for a week is $1,536-$3,566($219-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $3,072-$6,592($439-$942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Monticello cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Monticello Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Monticello.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Monticello for a week is $2,632-$15,291($376-$2,184 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $117 to $206 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $913 to $1,849 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Monticello for a week is $4,364-$18,582($623-$2,655 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $234 to $412 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,826 to $3,698 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Monticello for a week is $8,728-$29,964($1,247-$4,281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $468 to $824 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,652 to $7,396 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Monticello Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Monticello is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Monticello 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.
Monticello 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 Monticello 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 Monticello.
Flight Costs to Monticello
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 Monticello our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Monticello 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 Monticello, 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 Monticello can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $753 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.