Hotel Prices Surge in Wisconsin for NFL Draft Weekend

It's no shock that traveling can be very expensive; between transportation, food, entertainment, and of course, accommodations, one can rack up a healthy credit card bill while seeing the world.

Add to that a huge, free event from America's most popular sport in a town smaller than the amount of people expected to attend the event, and you're looking at a recipe for some outrageous pricing.

NFL Draft in Green Bay

This week, nearly 1 million NFL fans will descend on Green Bay, population 105,744, for the NFL Draft. So much influx of traffic is expected in the state that officials have issued a warning to all of Wisconsin.

The NFL Draft will be centered at Green Bay's historic Lambeau Field, and most of the activities and events are free, so it makes for an attractive event for fans looking for an affordable way to cheer on their favorite team.

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For fans who didn't prepare ahead of time for the trip to Green Bay this week, they may find themselves dropping some serious cash for a place to sleep Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night.

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Sky-High Accommodation Costs

A quick search of available hotel rooms in Green Bay shows that A) there aren't many available, and B) you'll need the salary of an NFL player to afford a room for the NFL Draft in Green Bay this week.

For instance, the Super 8 near the stadium is charging $339 per night, and for anyone who's stayed in a Super 8, you know you're not getting much for that price.

Procrastinating NFL fans looking for nicer accommodations can rent an entire house with four bedrooms for $879 per night, or they can stay at the Oneida Casino Hotel for a mind-blowing $950 per night!

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Economic Boost for Green Bay

For those who own businesses in Green Bay, having the NFL Draft in town during the Packers' off-season is a blessing, I'm sure. In 2024, it's estimated that the NFL Draft generated about $213.6 million in total economic impact in Detroit.

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