Mid-Range Travel Guide: Duluth

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Mid-range hotels, boutique inns, or vacation rentals with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$40-80 per day

Casual restaurants, brewpubs, local cafes, and some upscale dining experiences

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Mix of rideshare, rental car for day trips, occasional taxi service

Activities

$30-75 per day

Paid attractions, guided tours, boat excursions, entertainment venues

Visit during shoulder seasons (spring/fall) for typically 20-40% lower accommodation rates

Use the public bus system instead of rideshares for 60-80% savings on transportation

Eat at local diners and cafes away from Canal Park tourist area for 30-50% food savings

Take advantage of free outdoor activities like lakefront trails and parks instead of paid attractions

Book accommodations outside downtown core for typically 25-45% lower nightly rates

Pack lunches for day trips and hiking to avoid restaurant markups of 200-300%

Look for combination attraction passes that typically offer 15-25% savings over individual entries

Staying exclusively in Canal Park tourist district where accommodation costs 40-60% more than nearby areas

Relying only on rideshares and taxis instead of public transit, increasing transport costs by 300-400%

Eating all meals at tourist-focused restaurants which typically charge 50-100% premium over local establishments

Visiting only during peak summer months when prices are 30-50% higher across all categories