The average price of a 7-day trip to Moorhead is $1,260 for a solo traveler, $2,263 for a couple, and $4,242 for a family of 4. Moorhead hotels range from $41 to $205 per night with an average of $62, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hector International Airport (FAR) are between $563 and $825 per person for economy flights and $1,767 to $2,589 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $81 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 Moorhead, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FAR and stay in a Moorhead hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Moorhead is usually mid to late September.
Average Moorhead Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Moorhead for a week is $950-$1,832($136-$262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $677 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Moorhead for a week is $1,936-$3,372($277-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,354 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Moorhead for a week is $2,954-$6,152($422-$879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $2,708 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $91 to $111 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Moorhead
How cheap can you make a vacation to Moorhead? The cheapest trip to Moorhead is about $98 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 $120 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 $33.
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 Moorhead for a week is $688-$1,815($98-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $677 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Moorhead for a week is $1,178-$2,730($168-$390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,354 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Moorhead for a week is $2,356-$5,010($337-$716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $2,708 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Moorhead cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Moorhead Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Moorhead.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Moorhead for a week is $2,204-$7,946($315-$1,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $69 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,109 to $1,740 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Moorhead for a week is $3,796-$10,876($542-$1,554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $138 to $340 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,218 to $3,480 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Moorhead for a week is $7,592-$19,244($1,085-$2,749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $276 to $680 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,436 to $6,960 for first class
Lodging: $204 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Moorhead Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Moorhead is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Moorhead 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.
Moorhead 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 Moorhead 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 Moorhead.
Flight Costs to Moorhead
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $825 average in late July to a low of $563 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $497. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Moorhead our data includes 336 originating airports, and 99 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Moorhead from an airport like Ulanhot (HLH) in Ulanhot (China) for an average $7,743 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $179.
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 Moorhead, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $261, so you can easily save about 46% 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 Moorhead can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $510 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.