The average price of a 7-day trip to Wisconsin is $1,072 for a solo traveler, $1,597 for a couple, and $2,633 for a family of 4. Wisconsin hotels range from $63 to $286 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $790 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wisconsin (from all airports) are between $607 and $847 per person for economy flights and $1,906 to $2,660 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $97 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
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Wisconsin and stay in a Wisconsin hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wisconsin is usually mid to late September.
Average Wisconsin Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wisconsin for a week is $1,209-$2,623($173-$375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $400 to $744 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $163 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wisconsin for a week is $1,931-$4,047($276-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $93 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $800 to $1,489 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $163 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wisconsin for a week is $3,861-$7,488($552-$1,070 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $186 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,599 to $2,978 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $246 to $299 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wisconsin
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wisconsin? The cheapest trip to Wisconsin is about $127 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 $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 $53.
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 for a week is $886-$2,250($127-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $400 to $744 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $165 to $195 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wisconsin for a week is $1,454-$3,324($208-$475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $95 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $800 to $1,489 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $165 to $195 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wisconsin for a week is $2,900-$6,060($414-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $190 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,599 to $2,978 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $125 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $246 to $292 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Wisconsin cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wisconsin 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wisconsin for a week is $2,520-$12,656($360-$1,808 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $195 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,004 to $1,853 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $286 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $785 to $1,573 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wisconsin for a week is $4,182-$15,867($597-$2,267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $389 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,008 to $3,706 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $286 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $785 to $1,573 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wisconsin for a week is $8,356-$27,072($1,194-$3,867 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $375 to $778 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,015 to $7,412 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $573 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,181 to $2,369 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wisconsin Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wisconsin is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wisconsin 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 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 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 Wisconsin.
Flight Costs to Wisconsin
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $847 average in late July to a low of $607 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $526. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wisconsin our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $240, so you can easily save about 40% 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 can easily cost $357 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $714 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.