The average price of a 7-day trip to Wisconsin Dells is $1,684 for a solo traveler, $3,024 for a couple, and $5,670 for a family of 4. Wisconsin Dells hotels range from $55 to $253 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $360 to $500 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 $42 to $85 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 Wisconsin Dells, WI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSN and stay in a Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells is usually early September.
Average Wisconsin Dells Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wisconsin Dells for a week is $1,062-$2,572($152-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $681 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $176 to $216 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wisconsin Dells for a week is $2,096-$4,128($299-$590 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,362 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $176 to $216 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wisconsin Dells for a week is $3,456-$7,180($494-$1,026 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,724 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $282 to $346 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wisconsin Dells
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wisconsin Dells? The cheapest trip to Wisconsin Dells is about $114 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 $360 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 $46.
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 Wisconsin Dells for a week is $795-$3,255($114-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $681 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $380 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wisconsin Dells for a week is $1,314-$4,230($188-$604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,362 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $380 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wisconsin Dells for a week is $2,628-$7,548($375-$1,078 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,724 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $608 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Wisconsin Dells cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wisconsin Dells Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wisconsin Dells.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wisconsin Dells for a week is $1,985-$8,630($284-$1,233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $859 to $1,621 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $253 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wisconsin Dells for a week is $3,376-$11,560($482-$1,651 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,718 to $3,242 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $253 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wisconsin Dells for a week is $6,752-$20,270($965-$2,896 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,436 to $6,484 for first class
Lodging: $198 to $506 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,425 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wisconsin Dells Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wisconsin Dells is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wisconsin Dells 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.
Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells.
Flight Costs to Wisconsin Dells
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 Wisconsin Dells our data includes 442 originating airports, and 94 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells, 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 Wisconsin Dells can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $630 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.