The average price of a 7-day trip to Southwest Michigan is $1,361 for a solo traveler, $2,444 for a couple, and $4,582 for a family of 4. Southwest Michigan hotels range from $55 to $252 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are between $601 and $876 per person for economy flights and $1,886 to $2,749 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $69 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 Southwest Michigan, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GRR and stay in a Southwest Michigan 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 Southwest Michigan is usually mid to late September.
Average Southwest Michigan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southwest Michigan for a week is $1,056-$1,896($151-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $753 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southwest Michigan for a week is $2,112-$3,378($302-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $1,506 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southwest Michigan for a week is $3,384-$6,060($483-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $3,012 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southwest Michigan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southwest Michigan? The cheapest trip to Southwest Michigan is about $118 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 $48.
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 Southwest Michigan for a week is $826-$1,923($118-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $753 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southwest Michigan for a week is $1,364-$2,970($195-$424 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $1,506 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southwest Michigan for a week is $2,728-$5,412($390-$773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $3,012 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $170 to $204 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Southwest Michigan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southwest 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 Southwest Michigan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southwest Michigan for a week is $2,071-$8,069($296-$1,153 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $138 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $880 to $1,559 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southwest Michigan for a week is $3,392-$10,594($485-$1,513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $276 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,760 to $3,118 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southwest Michigan for a week is $6,784-$17,864($969-$2,552 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $552 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,520 to $6,236 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $504 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southwest Michigan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southwest Michigan is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southwest 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.
Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Michigan.
Flight Costs to Southwest Michigan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $876 average in mid December to a low of $601 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $571. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southwest Michigan our data includes 529 originating airports, and 100 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southwest Michigan from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,072 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $180.
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 Southwest Michigan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $275, so you can easily save about 46% 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 Southwest Michigan can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $628 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.