The average price of a 7-day trip to Rochester is $1,501 for a solo traveler, $2,696 for a couple, and $5,054 for a family of 4. Rochester hotels range from $59 to $459 per night with an average of $115, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rochester International Airport (RST) are between $503 and $738 per person for economy flights and $1,578 to $2,316 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $63 to $117 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 Rochester, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RST and stay in a Rochester hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Rochester is usually mid to late September.
Average Rochester Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rochester for a week is $1,205-$2,155($172-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $598 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rochester for a week is $2,314-$3,852($331-$550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,196 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rochester for a week is $3,758-$7,144($537-$1,021 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $2,392 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $246 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $107 to $131 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rochester
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rochester? The cheapest trip to Rochester is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $51.
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 Rochester for a week is $847-$1,611($121-$230 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $598 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rochester for a week is $1,388-$2,622($198-$375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,196 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rochester for a week is $2,668-$5,004($381-$715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $2,392 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Rochester cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rochester Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rochester.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rochester for a week is $3,640-$7,256($520-$1,037 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $211 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,447 for first class
Lodging: $354 to $459 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rochester for a week is $5,156-$10,180($737-$1,454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $422 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $2,894 for first class
Lodging: $354 to $459 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rochester for a week is $9,256-$18,626($1,322-$2,661 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $480 to $844 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,704 to $5,788 for first class
Lodging: $708 to $918 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,155 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rochester Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rochester is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rochester 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.
Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester.
Flight Costs to Rochester
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $738 average in mid December to a low of $503 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $426. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Rochester our data includes 276 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rochester from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,979 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $173.
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 Rochester, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $235, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Rochester can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $884 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.