The average price of a 7-day trip to Saint Paul is $1,992 for a solo traveler, $3,578 for a couple, and $6,707 for a family of 4. Saint Paul hotels range from $74 to $335 per night with an average of $122, 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 $92 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 Saint Paul, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul is usually mid to late September.
Average Saint Paul Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Saint Paul for a week is $1,374-$3,008($196-$430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $960 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $192 to $234 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Saint Paul for a week is $2,678-$4,898($383-$700 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,920 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $192 to $234 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Saint Paul for a week is $4,272-$8,384($610-$1,198 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,840 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $307 to $328 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Saint Paul
How cheap can you make a vacation to Saint Paul? The cheapest trip to Saint Paul is about $139 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 $65.
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 Saint Paul for a week is $975-$1,832($139-$262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $960 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Saint Paul for a week is $1,590-$3,184($227-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,920 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Saint Paul for a week is $3,036-$6,296($434-$899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,840 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Saint Paul cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Saint Paul Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Saint Paul.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Saint Paul for a week is $2,580-$16,966($369-$2,424 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,001 to $2,352 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Saint Paul for a week is $4,302-$20,732($615-$2,962 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,002 to $4,704 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Saint Paul for a week is $8,604-$33,544($1,229-$4,792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,004 to $9,408 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $670 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Saint Paul Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Saint Paul is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Saint Paul 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.
Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul.
Flight Costs to Saint Paul
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 Saint Paul our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $836 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.