The average price of a 7-day trip to Sault Ste Marie is $1,367 for a solo traveler, $2,455 for a couple, and $4,603 for a family of 4. Sault Ste Marie hotels range from $46 to $210 per night with an average of $66, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) are between $726 and $1,135 per person for economy flights and $2,278 to $3,562 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $59 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 Sault Ste Marie, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DTW and stay in a Sault Ste Marie hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sault Ste Marie is usually early to mid September.
Average Sault Ste Marie Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sault Ste Marie for a week is $1,095-$1,954($156-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $965 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sault Ste Marie for a week is $2,382-$3,672($340-$525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,930 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sault Ste Marie for a week is $3,498-$6,376($500-$911 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,860 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $109 to $134 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sault Ste Marie
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sault Ste Marie? The cheapest trip to Sault Ste Marie is about $111 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 $160 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 $37.
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 Sault Ste Marie for a week is $779-$2,410($111-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $965 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sault Ste Marie for a week is $1,336-$3,620($191-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,930 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sault Ste Marie for a week is $2,672-$6,760($382-$966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,860 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Sault Ste Marie cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sault Ste Marie Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sault Ste Marie.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sault Ste Marie for a week is $2,204-$8,647($315-$1,235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,034 to $2,277 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $210 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sault Ste Marie for a week is $3,784-$11,750($541-$1,679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,068 to $4,554 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $210 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sault Ste Marie for a week is $7,568-$20,176($1,081-$2,882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,136 to $9,108 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $420 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sault Ste Marie Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sault Ste Marie is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sault Ste Marie 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.
Sault Ste Marie 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 Sault Ste Marie 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Sault Ste Marie.
Flight Costs to Sault Ste Marie
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,135 average in early January to a low of $726 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $786. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sault Ste Marie our data includes 934 originating airports, and 143 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sault Ste Marie from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,672 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fort Wayne International (FWA) in Fort Wayne, IN (the United States) at an average of just $150.
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 Sault Ste Marie, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $409, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Sault Ste Marie can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $523 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.