The average price of a 7-day trip to Williston is $1,883 for a solo traveler, $3,382 for a couple, and $6,340 for a family of 4. Williston hotels range from $70 to $320 per night with an average of $124, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sloulin Field International Airport (ISN) are between $738 and $1,219 per person for economy flights and $2,316 to $3,825 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $109 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 Williston, ND, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ISN and stay in a Williston hotel:
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 11th
- December 24th to March 4th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Williston is usually late January.
Average Williston Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Williston for a week is $1,645-$2,658($235-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $571 to $1,097 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Williston for a week is $2,970-$4,762($424-$680 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,142 to $2,194 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Williston for a week is $4,948-$8,988($707-$1,284 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,284 to $4,388 for economy
Lodging: $236 to $258 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $164 to $186 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Williston
How cheap can you make a vacation to Williston? The cheapest trip to Williston is about $158 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 $260 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 $58.
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 Williston for a week is $1,108-$3,148($158-$450 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $571 to $1,097 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Williston for a week is $1,868-$4,616($267-$659 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,142 to $2,194 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Williston for a week is $3,736-$8,392($534-$1,199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,284 to $4,388 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $420 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Williston cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Williston Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Williston.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Williston for a week is $3,520-$10,597($503-$1,514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $207 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $2,764 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $320 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Williston for a week is $6,086-$14,810($869-$2,116 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $414 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,368 to $5,528 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $320 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Williston for a week is $12,172-$27,064($1,739-$3,866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $504 to $828 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,736 to $11,056 for first class
Lodging: $318 to $640 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,702 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Williston Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Williston is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Williston 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.
Williston 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 Williston 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Williston.
Flight Costs to Williston
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,219 average in early to mid June to a low of $738 in late January. Median flight price is $627. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Williston our data includes 112 originating airports, and 37 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Williston from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,706 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 $404.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Williston, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $482, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Williston can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $798 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.