The average price of a 7-day trip to Waunakee is $1,972 for a solo traveler, $3,542 for a couple, and $6,640 for a family of 4. Waunakee hotels range from $73 to $332 per night with an average of $106, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $1070 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (MSN) are between $556 and $821 per person for economy flights and $1,745 to $2,576 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $118 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 Waunakee, WI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSN and stay in a Waunakee hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waunakee is usually early September.
Average Waunakee Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waunakee for a week is $1,198-$2,979($171-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $731 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $194 to $237 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waunakee for a week is $2,302-$4,716($329-$674 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,462 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $194 to $237 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waunakee for a week is $3,868-$8,364($553-$1,195 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,924 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $270 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $272 to $356 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waunakee
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waunakee? The cheapest trip to Waunakee is about $138 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 $107 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 $66.
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 Waunakee for a week is $964-$1,998($138-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $731 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $107 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waunakee for a week is $1,532-$3,114($219-$445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,462 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $107 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waunakee for a week is $3,064-$5,700($438-$814 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,924 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $161 to $206 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Waunakee cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waunakee Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waunakee.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waunakee for a week is $2,837-$16,184($405-$2,312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,049 to $1,776 for first class
Lodging: $165 to $332 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,070 to $2,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Waunakee for a week is $4,684-$19,528($669-$2,790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,098 to $3,552 for first class
Lodging: $165 to $332 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,070 to $2,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waunakee for a week is $9,368-$32,636($1,338-$4,662 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $456 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,196 to $7,104 for first class
Lodging: $330 to $664 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,712 to $3,210 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waunakee Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waunakee is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waunakee 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.
Waunakee 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 Waunakee 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 Waunakee.
Flight Costs to Waunakee
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $821 average in late July to a low of $556 in early September. Median flight price is $500. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waunakee our data includes 442 originating airports, and 94 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waunakee from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,009 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 $187.
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 Waunakee, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $265, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Waunakee can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $828 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.