The average price of a 7-day trip to Southeast Michigan is $1,796 for a solo traveler, $3,226 for a couple, and $6,047 for a family of 4. Southeast Michigan hotels range from $60 to $267 per night with an average of $66, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 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 $40 to $96 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 Southeast Michigan
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DTW and stay in a Southeast Michigan 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 Southeast Michigan is usually early to mid September.
Average Southeast Michigan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southeast Michigan for a week is $1,216-$2,676($174-$382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $942 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southeast Michigan for a week is $2,510-$4,676($359-$668 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,884 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Michigan for a week is $3,868-$8,052($553-$1,150 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,768 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $218 to $266 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southeast Michigan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southeast Michigan? The cheapest trip to Southeast Michigan is about $131 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 $80 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 $54.
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 Southeast Michigan for a week is $916-$1,970($131-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $942 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southeast Michigan for a week is $1,508-$3,220($215-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,884 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Michigan for a week is $3,016-$6,152($431-$879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,768 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Southeast Michigan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southeast Michigan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southeast Michigan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southeast Michigan for a week is $2,302-$15,217($329-$2,174 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $173 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $894 to $2,006 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southeast Michigan for a week is $3,812-$18,434($545-$2,633 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $346 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,788 to $4,012 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southeast Michigan for a week is $7,624-$29,668($1,089-$4,238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $692 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,576 to $8,024 for first class
Lodging: $264 to $534 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southeast Michigan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southeast Michigan is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southeast Michigan 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.
Southeast Michigan 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 Southeast Michigan 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 Southeast Michigan.
Flight Costs to Southeast Michigan
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 Southeast Michigan our data includes 934 originating airports, and 143 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southeast Michigan 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 Southeast Michigan, 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 Southeast Michigan can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $666 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.