The average price of a 7-day trip to Waukesha is $1,529 for a solo traveler, $2,746 for a couple, and $5,148 for a family of 4. Waukesha hotels range from $60 to $275 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 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 $42 to $111 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 Waukesha, WI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKE and stay in a Waukesha 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 Waukesha is usually early to mid September.
Average Waukesha Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waukesha for a week is $1,238-$2,385($177-$341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $111 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $768 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waukesha for a week is $2,372-$4,266($339-$609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $222 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,536 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waukesha for a week is $3,704-$7,524($529-$1,075 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $444 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,072 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waukesha
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waukesha? The cheapest trip to Waukesha is about $96 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $52.
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 Waukesha for a week is $673-$1,450($96-$207 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $768 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waukesha for a week is $1,226-$2,540($175-$363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,536 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waukesha for a week is $2,380-$5,080($340-$726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $3,072 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Waukesha cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waukesha Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waukesha.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waukesha for a week is $2,212-$13,990($316-$1,999 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $233 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $808 to $1,559 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Waukesha for a week is $3,608-$17,180($515-$2,454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $466 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,616 to $3,118 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waukesha for a week is $7,216-$28,960($1,031-$4,137 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $932 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,232 to $6,236 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $550 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,700 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waukesha Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waukesha is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waukesha 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.
Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha.
Flight Costs to Waukesha
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 Waukesha our data includes 594 originating airports, and 120 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waukesha 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 Waukesha, 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 Waukesha can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $686 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.