The average price of a 7-day trip to Arizona is $1,207 for a solo traveler, $1,829 for a couple, and $3,931 for a family of 4. Arizona hotels range from $60 to $274 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Arizona (from all airports) are between $628 and $949 per person for economy flights and $1,972 to $2,980 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $93 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 Arizona
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Arizona and stay in a Arizona hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Arizona is usually early to mid September.
Average Arizona Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Arizona for a week is $1,192-$2,275($170-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $832 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Arizona for a week is $1,897-$3,765($271-$538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $93 to $187 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,664 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Arizona for a week is $3,788-$7,236($541-$1,034 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $186 to $374 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $3,328 for economy
Lodging: $159 to $215 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Arizona
How cheap can you make a vacation to Arizona? The cheapest trip to Arizona is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $51.
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 Arizona for a week is $850-$2,030($121-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $832 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $115 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Arizona for a week is $1,394-$3,177($199-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $91 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,664 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $115 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Arizona for a week is $2,781-$5,905($397-$844 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $91 to $183 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $3,328 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $175 to $216 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Arizona cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Arizona Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Arizona.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Arizona for a week is $2,469-$9,131($353-$1,304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $965 to $2,098 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $473 to $954 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Arizona for a week is $4,092-$12,531($585-$1,790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $373 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,930 to $4,196 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $473 to $954 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Arizona for a week is $8,191-$22,189($1,170-$3,170 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $377 to $746 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,860 to $8,393 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $548 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $709 to $1,429 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Arizona Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Arizona is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Arizona 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.
Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.
Flight Costs to Arizona
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $949 average in late July to a low of $628 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $622. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Arizona our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Arizona, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $321, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Arizona can easily cost $343 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $685 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.