The average price of a 7-day trip to Straits of Mackinac is $1,453 for a solo traveler, $2,610 for a couple, and $4,892 for a family of 4. Straits of Mackinac hotels range from $70 to $238 per night with an average of $72, 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 $33 to $87 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 Straits of Mackinac, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKE and stay in a Straits of Mackinac 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 Straits of Mackinac is usually early to mid September.
Average Straits of Mackinac Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Straits of Mackinac for a week is $1,073-$2,037($153-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $768 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $85 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 Straits of Mackinac for a week is $2,144-$3,750($306-$536 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,536 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $85 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 Straits of Mackinac for a week is $3,356-$6,528($479-$933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,072 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Straits of Mackinac
How cheap can you make a vacation to Straits of Mackinac? The cheapest trip to Straits of Mackinac is about $124 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 $56.
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 Straits of Mackinac for a week is $868-$1,948($124-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $768 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $70 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 Straits of Mackinac for a week is $1,400-$2,996($200-$428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,536 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $70 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 Straits of Mackinac for a week is $2,800-$5,632($400-$805 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,072 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Straits of Mackinac cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Straits of Mackinac Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Straits of Mackinac.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Straits of Mackinac for a week is $1,972-$8,905($282-$1,272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $851 to $2,143 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Straits of Mackinac for a week is $3,236-$12,266($462-$1,752 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,702 to $4,286 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Straits of Mackinac for a week is $6,472-$22,312($925-$3,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,404 to $8,572 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $476 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Straits of Mackinac Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Straits of Mackinac is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Straits of Mackinac 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.
Straits of Mackinac 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 Straits of Mackinac 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 Straits of Mackinac.
Flight Costs to Straits of Mackinac
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 Straits of Mackinac our data includes 594 originating airports, and 120 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Straits of Mackinac 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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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 Straits of Mackinac, 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 Straits of Mackinac can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $593 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.