The average price of a 7-day trip to Pontiac is $1,382 for a solo traveler, $2,482 for a couple, and $4,653 for a family of 4. Pontiac hotels range from $52 to $236 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) are between $575 and $875 per person for economy flights and $1,804 to $2,746 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $65 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 Pontiac, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BMI and stay in a Pontiac hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pontiac is usually early September.
Average Pontiac Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pontiac for a week is $999-$1,969($143-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $788 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $99 to $121 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pontiac for a week is $1,970-$3,386($281-$484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,576 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $99 to $121 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pontiac for a week is $3,252-$6,232($465-$890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $3,152 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $210 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $139 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pontiac
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pontiac? The cheapest trip to Pontiac is about $114 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 $42.
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 Pontiac for a week is $795-$2,141($114-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $403 to $788 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 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 Pontiac for a week is $1,338-$3,202($191-$457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,576 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 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 Pontiac for a week is $2,676-$5,864($382-$838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $3,152 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Pontiac cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pontiac Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pontiac.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pontiac for a week is $2,038-$8,767($291-$1,252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $846 to $2,222 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pontiac for a week is $3,374-$11,990($482-$1,713 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,692 to $4,444 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pontiac for a week is $6,748-$20,656($964-$2,951 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,384 to $8,888 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $472 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pontiac Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pontiac is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pontiac 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.
Pontiac 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac.
Flight Costs to Pontiac
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $875 average in mid December to a low of $575 in early September. Median flight price is $484. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pontiac our data includes 248 originating airports, and 86 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pontiac from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,325 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $230.
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 Pontiac, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Pontiac can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $589 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.