The average price of a 7-day trip to New Buffalo is $2,226 for a solo traveler, $3,998 for a couple, and $7,495 for a family of 4. New Buffalo hotels range from $71 to $324 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are between $665 and $1,066 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,345 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $65 to $96 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 New Buffalo, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a New Buffalo hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in New Buffalo is usually mid to late September.
Average New Buffalo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit New Buffalo for a week is $1,372-$3,459($196-$494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $927 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $120 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $254 to $310 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit New Buffalo for a week is $2,714-$5,336($388-$762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,854 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $120 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $254 to $310 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit New Buffalo for a week is $4,540-$9,372($649-$1,339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,708 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $240 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $356 to $496 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to New Buffalo
How cheap can you make a vacation to New Buffalo? The cheapest trip to New Buffalo is about $142 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 $60.
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 New Buffalo for a week is $992-$2,505($142-$358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $927 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit New Buffalo for a week is $1,624-$3,810($232-$544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,854 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit New Buffalo for a week is $3,248-$7,020($464-$1,003 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,708 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to New Buffalo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury New Buffalo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in New Buffalo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit New Buffalo for a week is $3,006-$16,681($429-$2,383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $2,067 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit New Buffalo for a week is $5,046-$20,162($721-$2,880 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $4,134 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit New Buffalo for a week is $10,092-$33,724($1,442-$4,818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $520 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,520 to $8,268 for first class
Lodging: $322 to $648 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
New Buffalo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in New Buffalo is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in New Buffalo 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.
New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo.
Flight Costs to New Buffalo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,066 average in late July to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $629. These prices are based on millions of flights. For New Buffalo our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to New Buffalo from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Manistee County-Blacker (MBL) in Manistee/Ludington, MI (the United States) at an average of just $221.
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 New Buffalo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $401, 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 New Buffalo can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $808 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.