The average price of a 7-day trip to The Dakotas is $1,496 for a solo traveler, $2,687 for a couple, and $5,037 for a family of 4. The Dakotas hotels range from $63 to $285 per night with an average of $110, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) are between $464 and $751 per person for economy flights and $1,456 to $2,357 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $100 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 The Dakotas, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BIS and stay in a The Dakotas hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 14th)
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in The Dakotas is usually mid to late September.
Average The Dakotas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit The Dakotas for a week is $1,156-$2,142($165-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $346 to $638 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit The Dakotas for a week is $2,074-$3,706($296-$529 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $692 to $1,276 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit The Dakotas for a week is $3,652-$6,612($522-$945 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,384 to $2,552 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $210 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $154 to $201 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to The Dakotas
How cheap can you make a vacation to The Dakotas? The cheapest trip to The Dakotas is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 The Dakotas for a week is $850-$1,687($121-$241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $346 to $638 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit The Dakotas for a week is $1,364-$2,654($195-$379 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $692 to $1,276 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit The Dakotas for a week is $2,728-$5,020($390-$717 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,384 to $2,552 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to The Dakotas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury The Dakotas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in The Dakotas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit The Dakotas for a week is $2,511-$10,236($359-$1,462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $993 to $1,640 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit The Dakotas for a week is $4,176-$13,416($597-$1,917 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,986 to $3,280 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit The Dakotas for a week is $8,352-$23,304($1,193-$3,329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,972 to $6,560 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $570 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,764 per night for a preferred vacation rental
The Dakotas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in The Dakotas is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in The Dakotas 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.
The Dakotas 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 The Dakotas 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 The Dakotas.
Flight Costs to The Dakotas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $751 average in early to mid December to a low of $464 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $459. These prices are based on millions of flights. For The Dakotas our data includes 238 originating airports, and 79 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to The Dakotas from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,748 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 $228.
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 The Dakotas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $287, so you can easily save about 62% 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 The Dakotas can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $711 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.