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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Hotel Price

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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Percent of rentals

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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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.

 

 

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