The average price of a 7-day trip to Saugatuck is $2,213 for a solo traveler, $3,975 for a couple, and $7,451 for a family of 4. Saugatuck hotels range from $97 to $442 per night with an average of $174, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $660 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are between $616 and $936 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $2,937 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $81 to $125 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 Saugatuck, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKE and stay in a Saugatuck hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Saugatuck is usually early to mid September.
Average Saugatuck Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Saugatuck for a week is $1,709-$3,276($244-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $805 for economy
Lodging: $125 to $189 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $218 to $266 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Saugatuck for a week is $3,116-$5,218($445-$745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $125 to $189 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $218 to $266 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Saugatuck for a week is $5,336-$9,114($762-$1,302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $250 to $378 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $349 to $399 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Saugatuck
How cheap can you make a vacation to Saugatuck? The cheapest trip to Saugatuck is about $164 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 $140 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 $83.
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 Saugatuck for a week is $1,149-$2,403($164-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $805 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $97 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Saugatuck for a week is $1,800-$3,726($257-$532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $97 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Saugatuck for a week is $3,600-$7,020($514-$1,003 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $194 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Saugatuck cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Saugatuck Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Saugatuck.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Saugatuck for a week is $3,148-$11,951($450-$1,707 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $263 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $2,190 for first class
Lodging: $211 to $442 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Saugatuck for a week is $5,030-$15,982($719-$2,283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $526 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $4,380 for first class
Lodging: $211 to $442 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Saugatuck for a week is $10,060-$27,212($1,437-$3,887 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $616 to $1,052 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,216 to $8,760 for first class
Lodging: $422 to $884 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $924 to $1,848 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Saugatuck Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Saugatuck is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Saugatuck 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.
Saugatuck 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.
Key
Prices are based on Saugatuck 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.
Key
There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Saugatuck.
Flight Costs to Saugatuck
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $936 average in early to mid July to a low of $616 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $574. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Saugatuck our data includes 594 originating airports, and 120 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Saugatuck from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,974 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $167.
Average Flight Cost by Season
Key
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
Key
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 Saugatuck, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $320, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Saugatuck can easily cost $550 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $37 per person. Private tours can cost $1103 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.