The average price of a 7-day trip to Stanley is $1,795 for a solo traveler, $3,224 for a couple, and $6,044 for a family of 4. Stanley hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $117. Average worldwide flight costs to Sloulin Field International Airport (ISN) are between $738 and $1,219 per person for economy flights and $2,316 to $3,825 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $122 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 Stanley, ND, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ISN and stay in a Stanley hotel:
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 11th
- December 24th to March 4th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Stanley is usually late January.
Average Stanley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Stanley for a week is $1,481-$2,495($212-$356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $571 to $975 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Stanley for a week is $2,458-$4,324($351-$618 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,142 to $1,950 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Stanley for a week is $4,916-$8,648($702-$1,235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,284 to $3,900 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Stanley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Stanley? The cheapest trip to Stanley is about $156 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $58.
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 Stanley for a week is $1,094-$1,721($156-$246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $571 to $975 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Stanley for a week is $1,840-$3,046($263-$435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,142 to $1,950 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Stanley for a week is $3,680-$6,092($526-$870 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,284 to $3,900 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Stanley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Stanley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Stanley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Stanley for a week is $3,004-$5,718($429-$817 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $244 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,250 to $2,204 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Stanley for a week is $5,108-$9,630($730-$1,376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $488 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,500 to $4,408 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Stanley for a week is $10,216-$19,260($1,459-$2,751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $488 to $976 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,000 to $8,816 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Stanley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Stanley is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Stanley due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Stanley 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 Stanley 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Stanley.
Flight Costs to Stanley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,219 average in early to mid June to a low of $738 in late January. Median flight price is $627. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Stanley our data includes 112 originating airports, and 37 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Stanley from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,706 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $404.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Stanley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $482, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Stanley can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $751 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.