The average price of a 7-day trip to Union Pier is $2,389 for a solo traveler, $4,291 for a couple, and $8,044 for a family of 4. Union Pier hotels range from $83 to $381 per night with an average of $139, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are between $665 and $1,066 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,345 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $53 to $130 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 Union Pier, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a Union Pier hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Union Pier is usually mid to late September.
Average Union Pier Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Union Pier for a week is $1,450-$3,690($207-$527 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $130 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $938 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $139 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $251 to $307 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Union Pier for a week is $2,708-$5,794($387-$828 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $260 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,876 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $139 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $251 to $307 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Union Pier for a week is $4,528-$9,972($647-$1,425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $520 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,752 for economy
Lodging: $212 to $278 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $402 to $430 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Union Pier
How cheap can you make a vacation to Union Pier? The cheapest trip to Union Pier is about $155 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 $160 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 $70.
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 Union Pier for a week is $1,087-$2,459($155-$351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $938 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $83 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Union Pier for a week is $1,754-$3,838($251-$548 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,876 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $83 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Union Pier for a week is $3,508-$7,244($501-$1,035 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,752 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $166 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Union Pier cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Union Pier Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Union Pier.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Union Pier for a week is $3,282-$17,978($469-$2,568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $117 to $286 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,329 to $2,776 for first class
Lodging: $189 to $381 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Union Pier for a week is $5,430-$22,756($776-$3,251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $234 to $572 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,658 to $5,552 for first class
Lodging: $189 to $381 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Union Pier for a week is $10,860-$37,592($1,551-$5,370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $468 to $1,144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,316 to $11,104 for first class
Lodging: $378 to $762 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Union Pier Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Union Pier is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Union Pier 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.
Union Pier 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 Union Pier 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 Union Pier.
Flight Costs to Union Pier
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,066 average in late July to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $629. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Union Pier our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Union Pier from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Manistee County-Blacker (MBL) in Manistee/Ludington, MI (the United States) at an average of just $221.
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 Union Pier, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $401, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Union Pier can easily cost $470 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $949 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.