The average price of a 7-day trip to Southern Minnesota is $1,381 for a solo traveler, $2,480 for a couple, and $4,650 for a family of 4. Southern Minnesota hotels range from $49 to $226 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) are between $690 and $1,103 per person for economy flights and $2,165 to $3,461 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $70 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 Southern Minnesota, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Southern Minnesota hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southern Minnesota is usually mid to late September.
Average Southern Minnesota Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southern Minnesota for a week is $1,092-$1,970($156-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $904 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southern Minnesota for a week is $2,354-$3,762($336-$537 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,808 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southern Minnesota for a week is $3,516-$6,728($502-$961 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,616 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $106 to $129 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southern Minnesota
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southern Minnesota? The cheapest trip to Southern Minnesota is about $113 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 $40.
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 Southern Minnesota for a week is $792-$2,003($113-$286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $904 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southern Minnesota for a week is $1,344-$3,166($192-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,808 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southern Minnesota for a week is $2,688-$5,912($384-$845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,616 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Southern Minnesota cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southern Minnesota Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southern Minnesota.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southern Minnesota for a week is $2,153-$8,020($308-$1,146 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $851 to $1,926 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southern Minnesota for a week is $3,634-$11,024($519-$1,575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,702 to $3,852 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southern Minnesota for a week is $7,268-$19,540($1,038-$2,791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,404 to $7,704 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $452 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southern Minnesota Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southern Minnesota is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southern Minnesota 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.
Southern Minnesota 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 Southern Minnesota 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 Southern Minnesota.
Flight Costs to Southern Minnesota
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,103 average in late July to a low of $690 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $732. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southern Minnesota our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southern Minnesota from an airport like Adi Soemarmo International (SOC) in Solo City (Indonesia) for an average $7,193 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) in Thief River Falls, MN (the United States) at an average of just $147.
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 Southern Minnesota, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $413, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Southern Minnesota can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $562 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.