The average price of a 7-day trip to Princeton is $1,818 for a solo traveler, $3,265 for a couple, and $6,121 for a family of 4. Princeton hotels range from $62 to $281 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) are between $690 and $1,103 per person for economy flights and $2,165 to $3,461 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $96 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 Princeton, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Princeton hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Princeton is usually mid to late September.
Average Princeton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Princeton for a week is $1,283-$2,743($183-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $153 to $187 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Princeton for a week is $2,580-$4,672($369-$667 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $153 to $187 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Princeton for a week is $4,076-$8,278($582-$1,183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $245 to $299 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Princeton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Princeton? The cheapest trip to Princeton is about $127 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 $260 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 $52.
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 Princeton for a week is $892-$3,018($127-$431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Princeton for a week is $1,472-$4,296($210-$614 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $290 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Princeton for a week is $2,944-$7,722($421-$1,103 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $416 to $435 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Princeton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Princeton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Princeton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Princeton for a week is $2,630-$11,211($376-$1,602 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $192 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,089 to $2,667 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Princeton for a week is $4,426-$15,222($632-$2,175 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $384 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,178 to $5,334 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Princeton for a week is $8,852-$26,844($1,265-$3,835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $768 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,356 to $10,668 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $562 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $900 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Princeton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Princeton is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Princeton 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.
Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton.
Flight Costs to Princeton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,103 average in late July to a low of $690 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $732. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Princeton our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Princeton from an airport like Adi Soemarmo International (SOC) in Solo City (Indonesia) for an average $7,193 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) in Thief River Falls, MN (the United States) at an average of just $147.
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 Princeton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $413, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Princeton can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $700 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.