The average price of a 7-day trip to Pine River is $2,019 for a solo traveler, $3,626 for a couple, and $6,798 for a family of 4. Pine River hotels range from $53 to $277 per night with an average of $53, while most vacation rentals will cost $310 to $940 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) are between $580 and $923 per person for economy flights and $1,820 to $2,896 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $90 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 Pine River, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRD and stay in a Pine River hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to May 13th
- September 3rd to December 16th (except the weeks of October 8th, October 15th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pine River is usually late January.
Average Pine River Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pine River for a week is $1,118-$3,212($160-$459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $812 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $241 to $295 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pine River for a week is $2,240-$4,876($320-$697 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,624 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $241 to $295 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pine River for a week is $3,740-$8,426($534-$1,204 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,248 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $386 to $443 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pine River
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pine River? The cheapest trip to Pine River is about $118 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 $286 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 $45.
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 Pine River for a week is $826-$3,030($118-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $812 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $286 to $316 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pine River for a week is $1,382-$4,164($197-$595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,624 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $286 to $316 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pine River for a week is $2,764-$7,380($395-$1,054 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,248 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $458 to $474 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pine River cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pine River Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pine River.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pine River for a week is $2,785-$14,083($398-$2,012 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $198 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,173 to $1,981 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $1,786 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pine River for a week is $4,742-$17,450($677-$2,493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $396 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,346 to $3,962 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $940 to $1,786 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pine River for a week is $9,484-$28,468($1,355-$4,067 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $792 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,692 to $7,924 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $554 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,410 to $2,500 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pine River Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pine River is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pine River 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.
Pine River 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 Pine River 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 Pine River.
Flight Costs to Pine River
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $923 average in early August to a low of $580 in late January. Median flight price is $474. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pine River our data includes 74 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pine River from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $6,540 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 $209.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Pine River, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $343, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Pine River can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $691 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.