The average price of a 7-day trip to Southeast Wisconsin is $1,490 for a solo traveler, $2,676 for a couple, and $5,017 for a family of 4. Southeast Wisconsin hotels range from $56 to $256 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 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 $43 to $97 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 Wisconsin, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKE and stay in a Southeast Wisconsin 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 Southeast Wisconsin is usually early to mid September.
Average Southeast Wisconsin Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southeast Wisconsin for a week is $1,197-$2,147($171-$307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $814 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southeast Wisconsin for a week is $2,338-$3,884($334-$555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,628 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Wisconsin for a week is $3,624-$7,172($518-$1,025 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,256 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $142 to $164 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southeast Wisconsin
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southeast Wisconsin? The cheapest trip to Southeast Wisconsin is about $119 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 $120 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 $49.
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 Wisconsin for a week is $833-$2,015($119-$288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $814 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southeast Wisconsin for a week is $1,372-$3,130($196-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,628 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Wisconsin for a week is $2,744-$5,810($392-$830 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,256 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Southeast Wisconsin cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southeast Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southeast Wisconsin for a week is $2,262-$8,457($323-$1,208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $213 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $835 to $2,214 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $256 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southeast Wisconsin for a week is $3,762-$12,162($537-$1,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $426 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,670 to $4,428 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $256 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southeast Wisconsin for a week is $7,524-$21,474($1,075-$3,068 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $852 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,340 to $8,856 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $512 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southeast Wisconsin Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southeast Wisconsin is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southeast Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
Flight Costs to Southeast Wisconsin
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 Southeast Wisconsin our data includes 594 originating airports, and 120 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southeast Wisconsin 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
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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 Wisconsin, 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 Southeast Wisconsin can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $639 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.