The average price of a 7-day trip to White Bear Lake is $1,953 for a solo traveler, $3,508 for a couple, and $6,576 for a family of 4. White Bear Lake hotels range from $67 to $306 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) are between $690 and $1,103 per person for economy flights and $2,165 to $3,461 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $105 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 White Bear Lake, MN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a White Bear Lake hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in White Bear Lake is usually mid to late September.
Average White Bear Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit White Bear Lake for a week is $1,299-$2,976($186-$425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $927 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $179 to $219 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit White Bear Lake for a week is $2,666-$4,990($381-$713 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,854 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $179 to $219 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit White Bear Lake for a week is $4,248-$8,490($607-$1,213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,708 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $212 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $251 to $307 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to White Bear Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to White Bear Lake? The cheapest trip to White Bear Lake is about $133 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 White Bear Lake for a week is $930-$1,884($133-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $927 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit White Bear Lake for a week is $1,524-$3,168($218-$453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,854 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit White Bear Lake for a week is $2,916-$5,976($417-$854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,708 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to White Bear Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury White Bear Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in White Bear Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit White Bear Lake for a week is $2,734-$14,441($391-$2,063 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $189 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,010 to $2,318 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $306 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 White Bear Lake for a week is $4,556-$18,082($651-$2,583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $378 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,020 to $4,636 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $306 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 White Bear Lake for a week is $9,112-$31,844($1,302-$4,549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $464 to $756 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,040 to $9,272 for first class
Lodging: $304 to $612 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
White Bear Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in White Bear Lake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in White Bear Lake 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.
White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake.
Flight Costs to White Bear Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,103 average in late July to a low of $690 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $732. These prices are based on millions of flights. For White Bear Lake our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to White Bear Lake from an airport like Adi Soemarmo International (SOC) in Solo City (Indonesia) for an average $7,193 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) in Thief River Falls, MN (the United States) at an average of just $147.
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 White Bear Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $413, 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 White Bear Lake can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $762 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.