The average price of a 7-day trip to Valparaiso is $1,635 for a solo traveler, $2,936 for a couple, and $5,505 for a family of 4. Valparaiso hotels range from $62 to $285 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $520 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 $42 to $96 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 Valparaiso, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso is usually mid to late September.
Average Valparaiso Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Valparaiso for a week is $1,307-$2,323($187-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Valparaiso for a week is $2,488-$4,178($355-$597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Valparaiso for a week is $3,806-$7,876($544-$1,125 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $164 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Valparaiso
How cheap can you make a vacation to Valparaiso? The cheapest trip to Valparaiso 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 $140 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 Valparaiso for a week is $947-$2,358($135-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Valparaiso for a week is $1,558-$3,636($223-$519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Valparaiso for a week is $3,116-$6,624($445-$946 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Valparaiso cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Valparaiso Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Valparaiso.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Valparaiso for a week is $2,460-$9,947($351-$1,421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $211 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,054 to $2,230 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Valparaiso for a week is $4,074-$13,654($582-$1,951 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $422 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,108 to $4,460 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Valparaiso for a week is $8,148-$24,812($1,164-$3,545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $844 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,216 to $8,920 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $570 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $780 to $1,664 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Valparaiso Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Valparaiso is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Valparaiso 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.
Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso.
Flight Costs to Valparaiso
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 Valparaiso our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $710 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.