The average price of a 7-day trip to Northwest Minnesota is $1,388 for a solo traveler, $2,493 for a couple, and $4,673 for a family of 4. Northwest Minnesota hotels range from $55 to $253 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) are between $494 and $747 per person for economy flights and $1,550 to $2,344 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $101 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 Northwest Minnesota, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YWG and stay in a Northwest Minnesota hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northwest Minnesota is usually early to mid September.
Average Northwest Minnesota Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northwest Minnesota for a week is $1,049-$1,964($150-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $627 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northwest Minnesota for a week is $1,912-$3,538($273-$505 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $1,254 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northwest Minnesota for a week is $3,344-$6,452($478-$922 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $2,508 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $158 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northwest Minnesota
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northwest Minnesota? The cheapest trip to Northwest Minnesota is about $116 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 $48.
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 Northwest Minnesota for a week is $812-$2,001($116-$286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $627 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $55 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 Northwest Minnesota for a week is $1,336-$2,922($191-$417 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $1,254 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $55 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 Northwest Minnesota for a week is $2,672-$5,412($382-$773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $2,508 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Northwest Minnesota cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northwest 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 Northwest Minnesota.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northwest Minnesota for a week is $2,215-$8,663($316-$1,238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $961 to $1,705 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $253 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northwest Minnesota for a week is $3,680-$11,782($526-$1,683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,922 to $3,410 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $253 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northwest Minnesota for a week is $7,360-$20,240($1,051-$2,891 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,844 to $6,820 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $506 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northwest Minnesota Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northwest Minnesota is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northwest 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.
Northwest 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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Prices are based on Northwest 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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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Northwest Minnesota.
Flight Costs to Northwest Minnesota
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $747 average in mid December to a low of $494 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $503. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northwest Minnesota our data includes 154 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northwest Minnesota from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,062 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Regina International (YQR) in Regina (Canada) at an average of just $259.
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 Northwest Minnesota, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $253, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Northwest Minnesota can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $629 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.