The average price of a 7-day trip to Big Bear City is $1,568 for a solo traveler, $2,816 for a couple, and $5,279 for a family of 4. Big Bear City hotels range from $52 to $286 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are between $540 and $793 per person for economy flights and $1,695 to $2,488 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $78 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 Big Bear City, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PSP and stay in a Big Bear City hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Big Bear City is usually early September.
Average Big Bear City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Big Bear City for a week is $1,036-$2,306($148-$329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $650 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $151 to $185 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Big Bear City for a week is $2,004-$3,788($286-$541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,300 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $151 to $185 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Big Bear City for a week is $3,388-$6,560($484-$937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $2,600 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $227 to $296 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Big Bear City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Big Bear City? The cheapest trip to Big Bear City is about $118 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 $60 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 Big Bear City for a week is $829-$1,579($118-$226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $650 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Big Bear City for a week is $1,382-$2,558($197-$365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,300 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Big Bear City for a week is $2,752-$4,816($393-$688 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $2,600 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Big Bear City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Big Bear City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Big Bear City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Big Bear City for a week is $2,806-$8,783($401-$1,255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $140 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,070 to $1,755 for first class
Lodging: $189 to $286 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Big Bear City for a week is $4,478-$11,518($640-$1,645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $280 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,140 to $3,510 for first class
Lodging: $189 to $286 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Big Bear City for a week is $8,956-$20,012($1,279-$2,859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,280 to $7,020 for first class
Lodging: $378 to $572 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Big Bear City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Big Bear City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Big Bear City 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.
Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City.
Flight Costs to Big Bear City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $793 average in late December to a low of $540 in early September. Median flight price is $510. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Big Bear City our data includes 366 originating airports, and 94 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Big Bear City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,348 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 $230.
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 Big Bear City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $253, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Big Bear City can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $712 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.