The average price of a 7-day trip to Bakersfield is $1,216 for a solo traveler, $2,184 for a couple, and $4,094 for a family of 4. Bakersfield hotels range from $45 to $218 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) are between $551 and $749 per person for economy flights and $1,729 to $2,350 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $61 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 Bakersfield, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BFL and stay in a Bakersfield hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bakersfield is usually early to mid September.
Average Bakersfield Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bakersfield for a week is $1,030-$1,686($147-$241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $629 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bakersfield for a week is $2,000-$2,982($286-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,258 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bakersfield for a week is $3,268-$5,484($467-$783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,516 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $210 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $116 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bakersfield
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bakersfield? The cheapest trip to Bakersfield is about $107 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 $100 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 $37.
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 Bakersfield for a week is $746-$1,661($107-$237 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $629 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bakersfield for a week is $1,270-$2,542($181-$363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,258 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bakersfield for a week is $2,540-$4,616($363-$659 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,516 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Bakersfield cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bakersfield Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bakersfield.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bakersfield for a week is $1,988-$7,499($284-$1,071 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $836 to $1,365 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bakersfield for a week is $3,328-$9,718($475-$1,388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,672 to $2,730 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bakersfield for a week is $6,656-$16,796($951-$2,399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,344 to $5,460 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $436 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bakersfield Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bakersfield is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bakersfield 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.
Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Bakersfield.
Flight Costs to Bakersfield
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $749 average in mid to late November to a low of $551 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $503. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bakersfield our data includes 179 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bakersfield from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $7,214 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $244.
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 Bakersfield, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $198, so you can easily save about 36% 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 Bakersfield can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $543 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.