The average price of a 7-day trip to Pontiac is $1,944 for a solo traveler, $3,491 for a couple, and $6,545 for a family of 4. Pontiac hotels range from $71 to $321 per night with an average of $118, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) are between $726 and $1,135 per person for economy flights and $2,278 to $3,562 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $132 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, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DTW and stay in a Pontiac hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pontiac is usually early to mid September.
Average Pontiac Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pontiac for a week is $1,552-$2,906($222-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,022 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 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 $2,972-$5,078($425-$725 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,044 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pontiac for a week is $4,558-$9,224($651-$1,318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,088 for economy
Lodging: $236 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $197 to $240 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 $140 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 $180 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 $59.
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 $981-$2,653($140-$379 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,022 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 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 $1,608-$4,046($230-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,044 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pontiac for a week is $3,216-$7,588($459-$1,084 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,088 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $252 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $2,730-$11,745($390-$1,678 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $277 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $880 to $2,126 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $321 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 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 $4,506-$15,810($644-$2,259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $554 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,760 to $4,252 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $321 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pontiac for a week is $9,012-$27,780($1,287-$3,969 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $1,108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,520 to $8,504 for first class
Lodging: $318 to $642 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pontiac Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pontiac is much higher 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 $1,135 average in early January to a low of $726 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $786. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pontiac our data includes 934 originating airports, and 143 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pontiac from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,672 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fort Wayne International (FWA) in Fort Wayne, IN (the United States) at an average of just $150.
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 Pontiac, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $409, so you can easily save about 56% 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 $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $801 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.