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Family reunion budget calculator
Quick answer
A family reunion budget adds lodging, meals per day, T-shirts, activities and supplies, plus a 10% cushion, then divides by household or by head with a child rate. Example: 30 adults and 15 kids from 12 households, 2 nights in a $4,800 lodge, $30 per adult per day for food, comes to about $11,055: $922 per household or $295 per adult with kids at half.
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Keeping the reunion affordable
- One big lodge or camp is often cheaper per person than separate rentals, and keeps everyone together.
- Midweek and shoulder-season dates are cheaper at many places. See the best months for a reunion.
- Collect deposits early and put the split in writing: per-family cost split.
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Common questions
How much does a family reunion cost per person?
It depends most on lodging and meals. Using our example (45 people, 2 nights, a $4,800 lodge and $30 a day for food), it's about $295 per adult with kids at half. Lodging on Large Group Stays has a median of about $38 per person per night.
How do you set a family reunion fee?
Total the budget, add a 10% cushion for no-shows and surprises, then charge per household or per adult with a child rate. Collect a deposit early so the lodging deposit is covered.
Should the reunion fee include lodging?
If everyone stays in one big lodge, yes: it is the simplest. If families book their own rooms, keep the fee to shared costs like meals, the venue and T-shirts.