The average price of a 7-day trip to Prior Lake is $2,698 for a solo traveler, $4,846 for a couple, and $9,084 for a family of 4. Prior Lake hotels range from $57 to $260 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 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 $49 to $95 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 Prior Lake, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake is usually mid to late September.
Average Prior Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Prior Lake for a week is $1,284-$4,523($183-$646 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $960 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $395 to $483 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Prior Lake for a week is $2,588-$6,434($370-$919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,920 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $395 to $483 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Prior Lake for a week is $4,092-$10,850($585-$1,550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,840 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $593 to $725 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Prior Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Prior Lake? The cheapest trip to Prior Lake is about $125 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 $120 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 $50.
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 Prior Lake for a week is $873-$2,221($125-$317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $960 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Prior Lake for a week is $1,446-$3,482($207-$497 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,920 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Prior Lake for a week is $2,892-$6,580($413-$940 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,840 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Prior Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Prior Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Prior Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Prior Lake for a week is $2,450-$14,475($350-$2,068 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $955 to $2,275 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Prior Lake for a week is $4,126-$18,150($589-$2,593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,910 to $4,550 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Prior Lake for a week is $8,252-$31,980($1,179-$4,569 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,820 to $9,100 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $520 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Prior Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Prior Lake is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Prior Lake 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.
Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake.
Flight Costs to Prior Lake
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 Prior Lake our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $648 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.