The average price of a 7-day trip to Arcata is $1,532 for a solo traveler, $2,751 for a couple, and $5,158 for a family of 4. Arcata hotels range from $56 to $255 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $500 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 $44 to $98 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 Arcata, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Arcata 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 Arcata is usually early to mid September.
Average Arcata Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Arcata for a week is $1,108-$2,267($158-$324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $124 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Arcata for a week is $2,276-$4,086($325-$584 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $102 to $124 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Arcata for a week is $3,580-$7,280($511-$1,040 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $153 to $198 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Arcata
How cheap can you make a vacation to Arcata? The cheapest trip to Arcata is about $114 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 $140 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 $46.
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 Arcata for a week is $797-$2,211($114-$316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Arcata for a week is $1,318-$3,342($188-$477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Arcata for a week is $2,636-$6,252($377-$893 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Arcata cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Arcata Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Arcata.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Arcata for a week is $2,085-$9,503($298-$1,358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $186 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $2,201 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Arcata for a week is $3,408-$13,006($487-$1,858 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $372 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $4,402 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Arcata for a week is $6,816-$23,012($974-$3,287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $744 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,080 to $8,804 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,500 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Arcata Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Arcata is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Arcata 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.
Arcata 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 Arcata 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Arcata.
Flight Costs to Arcata
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 Arcata our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Arcata 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 Arcata, 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 Arcata can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $637 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.