The average price of a 7-day trip to Rensselaer is $1,595 for a solo traveler, $2,865 for a couple, and $5,370 for a family of 4. Rensselaer hotels range from $57 to $261 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are between $665 and $1,066 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,345 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $77 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 Rensselaer, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a Rensselaer hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Rensselaer is usually mid to late September.
Average Rensselaer Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rensselaer for a week is $1,141-$2,292($163-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $853 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rensselaer for a week is $2,294-$4,110($328-$587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,706 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rensselaer for a week is $3,700-$6,918($529-$988 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,412 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $183 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rensselaer
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rensselaer? The cheapest trip to Rensselaer is about $128 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 $220 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 Rensselaer for a week is $897-$2,654($128-$379 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $853 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rensselaer for a week is $1,494-$3,808($213-$544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,706 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rensselaer for a week is $2,988-$6,716($427-$959 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,412 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $352 to $350 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Rensselaer cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rensselaer Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rensselaer.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rensselaer for a week is $2,495-$9,554($356-$1,365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,161 to $1,885 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,116 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rensselaer for a week is $4,216-$12,412($602-$1,773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,322 to $3,770 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,116 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rensselaer for a week is $8,432-$20,804($1,205-$2,972 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,644 to $7,540 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $522 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $930 to $1,562 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rensselaer Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rensselaer is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rensselaer 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.
Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Rensselaer.
Flight Costs to Rensselaer
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,066 average in late July to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $629. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Rensselaer our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rensselaer from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Manistee County-Blacker (MBL) in Manistee/Ludington, MI (the United States) at an average of just $221.
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 Rensselaer, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $401, 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 Rensselaer can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $650 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.