The average price of a 7-day trip to Traverse City is $2,172 for a solo traveler, $3,901 for a couple, and $7,313 for a family of 4. Traverse City hotels range from $69 to $316 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $500 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) are between $568 and $924 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,900 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $124 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 Traverse City, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TVC and stay in a Traverse City hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 9th to May 6th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 20th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Traverse City is usually mid to late September.
Average Traverse City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Traverse City for a week is $1,268-$3,400($181-$486 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $804 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $236 to $288 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Traverse City for a week is $2,414-$5,312($345-$759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $1,608 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $236 to $288 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Traverse City for a week is $4,112-$9,280($587-$1,326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $3,216 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $330 to $432 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Traverse City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Traverse City? The cheapest trip to Traverse City is about $135 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 $500 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 $62.
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 Traverse City for a week is $943-$4,295($135-$614 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $804 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $500 to $520 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Traverse City for a week is $1,514-$5,470($216-$781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $1,608 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $500 to $520 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Traverse City for a week is $3,028-$9,068($433-$1,295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $3,216 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $728 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Traverse City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Traverse City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Traverse City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Traverse City for a week is $2,534-$10,135($362-$1,448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $273 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $794 to $1,672 for first class
Lodging: $157 to $316 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,092 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Traverse City for a week is $4,126-$13,718($589-$1,960 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $546 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,588 to $3,344 for first class
Lodging: $157 to $316 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,092 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Traverse City for a week is $8,252-$24,160($1,179-$3,451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $456 to $1,092 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,176 to $6,688 for first class
Lodging: $314 to $632 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $728 to $1,638 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Traverse City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Traverse City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Traverse City 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.
Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Traverse City.
Flight Costs to Traverse City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $924 average in late June to a low of $568 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $519. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Traverse City our data includes 305 originating airports, and 78 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Traverse City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,255 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 $210.
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 Traverse City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $356, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Traverse City can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $789 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.