The average price of a 7-day trip to North Dakota is $1,061 for a solo traveler, $1,598 for a couple, and $1,732 for a family of 4. North Dakota hotels range from $54 to $251 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to North Dakota (from all airports) are between $583 and $824 per person for economy flights and $1,831 to $2,587 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $85 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 North Dakota
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to North Dakota and stay in a North Dakota hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in North Dakota is usually early to mid September.
Average North Dakota Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit North Dakota for a week is $1,188-$2,034($170-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $737 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit North Dakota for a week is $1,902-$3,374($272-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $171 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,475 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit North Dakota for a week is $3,707-$6,477($530-$925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $167 to $342 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $2,949 for economy
Lodging: $157 to $189 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $173 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to North Dakota
How cheap can you make a vacation to North Dakota? The cheapest trip to North Dakota is about $120 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 $20 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 $46.
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 North Dakota for a week is $843-$2,519($120-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $737 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $222 to $248 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit North Dakota for a week is $1,410-$3,544($201-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $83 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,475 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $222 to $248 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit North Dakota for a week is $2,826-$6,338($404-$905 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $167 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $2,949 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $325 to $370 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to North Dakota cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury North Dakota Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in North Dakota.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit North Dakota for a week is $2,416-$7,030($345-$1,004 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,078 to $1,863 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $331 to $664 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit North Dakota for a week is $4,081-$10,083($583-$1,440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $339 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,155 to $3,726 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $331 to $664 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit North Dakota for a week is $8,156-$18,299($1,165-$2,614 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $677 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,310 to $7,452 for first class
Lodging: $249 to $502 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $503 to $1,018 per night for a preferred vacation rental
North Dakota Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in North Dakota is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in North Dakota 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.
North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.
Flight Costs to North Dakota
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $824 average in early to mid July to a low of $583 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $536. These prices are based on millions of flights. For North Dakota our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 North Dakota, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $241, so you can easily save about 41% 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 North Dakota can easily cost $314 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $625 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.