The average price of a 7-day trip to Alturas is $1,365 for a solo traveler, $2,452 for a couple, and $4,596 for a family of 4. Alturas hotels range from $51 to $231 per night with an average of $89, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are between $617 and $985 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,091 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $84 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 Alturas, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Alturas hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Alturas is usually early to mid September.
Average Alturas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Alturas for a week is $982-$1,965($140-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $867 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Alturas for a week is $2,066-$3,656($295-$522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,734 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Alturas for a week is $3,046-$6,840($435-$977 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,468 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $109 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Alturas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Alturas? The cheapest trip to Alturas is about $109 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $220 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 $43.
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 Alturas for a week is $765-$2,693($109-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $867 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Alturas for a week is $1,272-$3,826($182-$547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,734 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Alturas for a week is $2,544-$7,028($363-$1,004 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,468 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $352 to $416 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Alturas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Alturas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Alturas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Alturas for a week is $1,893-$7,452($270-$1,065 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $185 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $755 to $1,933 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Alturas for a week is $3,096-$10,680($442-$1,526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $370 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,510 to $3,866 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Alturas for a week is $6,192-$18,828($885-$2,690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $740 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,020 to $7,732 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $462 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $986 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Alturas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Alturas is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Alturas 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.
Alturas 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 Alturas 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Alturas.
Flight Costs to Alturas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $985 average in late July to a low of $617 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Alturas our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Alturas from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,026 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
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 Alturas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $368, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Alturas can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $575 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.