The average price of a 7-day trip to Southeastern Michigan is $1,696 for a solo traveler, $3,046 for a couple, and $5,710 for a family of 4. Southeastern Michigan hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $450 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 $56 to $94 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 Southeastern Michigan, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DTW and stay in a Southeastern 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 Southeastern Michigan is usually early to mid September.
Average Southeastern Michigan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southeastern Michigan for a week is $1,394-$2,455($199-$351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $987 for economy
Lodging: $103 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southeastern Michigan for a week is $2,800-$4,396($400-$628 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,974 for economy
Lodging: $103 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southeastern Michigan for a week is $4,166-$8,200($595-$1,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,948 for economy
Lodging: $206 to $270 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $141 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southeastern Michigan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southeastern Michigan? The cheapest trip to Southeastern Michigan is about $134 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 $106 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 Southeastern Michigan for a week is $937-$2,093($134-$299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $987 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southeastern Michigan for a week is $1,550-$3,430($221-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,974 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southeastern Michigan for a week is $3,100-$6,404($443-$915 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,948 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $159 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Southeastern Michigan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southeastern 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 Southeastern Michigan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southeastern Michigan for a week is $2,842-$10,075($406-$1,439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,266 to $2,882 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $990 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southeastern Michigan for a week is $4,850-$14,210($693-$2,030 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,532 to $5,764 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $990 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southeastern Michigan for a week is $9,700-$24,856($1,386-$3,551 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,064 to $11,528 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southeastern Michigan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southeastern Michigan is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southeastern 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.
Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 Southeastern Michigan.
Flight Costs to Southeastern 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 Southeastern Michigan our data includes 934 originating airports, and 143 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 Southeastern Michigan can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $752 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.