evidence: Michigan’s Fascination With Hot Air Balloons, Early 1900s [...] But to be fair, there are thousands of Michiganders who love it and go ballooning every year. There are quite a few balloon ride agencies throughout the state, with an average cost of around $800 per couple for a private flight. Otherwise, it's roughly $200-$300 per person. [...] The gallery below shows some actual hot air ballooners in Michigan, and some of those souvenir photos, going back to the early 1900s!