The average price of a 7-day trip to Arroyo Grande is $1,953 for a solo traveler, $3,508 for a couple, and $6,576 for a family of 4. Arroyo Grande hotels range from $62 to $281 per night with an average of $62, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $700 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are between $576 and $815 per person for economy flights and $1,807 to $2,557 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $108 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 Arroyo Grande, CA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SBA and stay in a Arroyo Grande hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 16th to May 13th
  • August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Arroyo Grande is usually late January.

 

Average Arroyo Grande Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Arroyo Grande for a week is $1,084-$3,050($155-$436 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $383 to $734 for economy

Lodging: $69 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $212 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Arroyo Grande for a week is $2,140-$4,702($306-$672 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $766 to $1,468 for economy

Lodging: $69 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $212 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Arroyo Grande for a week is $3,508-$8,144($501-$1,163 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,532 to $2,936 for economy

Lodging: $138 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $339 to $364 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Arroyo Grande

How cheap can you make a vacation to Arroyo Grande? The cheapest trip to Arroyo Grande is about $122 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 $160 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 $52.

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 Arroyo Grande for a week is $856-$2,263($122-$323 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $383 to $734 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Arroyo Grande for a week is $1,400-$3,326($200-$475 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $766 to $1,468 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Arroyo Grande for a week is $2,800-$6,052($400-$865 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,532 to $2,936 for economy

Lodging: $104 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $256 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Arroyo Grande cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Arroyo Grande Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Arroyo Grande.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Arroyo Grande for a week is $2,322-$11,789($332-$1,684 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $238 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $858 to $2,143 for first class

Lodging: $139 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $700 to $1,330 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Arroyo Grande for a week is $3,810-$15,598($544-$2,228 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $476 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,716 to $4,286 for first class

Lodging: $139 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $700 to $1,330 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Arroyo Grande for a week is $7,620-$27,206($1,089-$3,887 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $952 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,432 to $8,572 for first class

Lodging: $278 to $562 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,120 to $1,995 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Arroyo Grande Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Arroyo Grande is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Arroyo Grande 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.

Arroyo Grande 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Arroyo Grande 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Arroyo Grande.

 

Flight Costs to Arroyo Grande

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $815 average in late July to a low of $576 in late January. Median flight price is $527. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Arroyo Grande our data includes 291 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Arroyo Grande from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,991 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salt Lake City International (SLC) in Salt Lake City, UT (the United States) at an average of just $189.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Arroyo Grande, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $240, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Arroyo Grande can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $701 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.

 

 

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