The average price of a 7-day trip to Blue Lake is $1,724 for a solo traveler, $3,096 for a couple, and $5,805 for a family of 4. Blue Lake hotels range from $66 to $299 per night with an average of $116, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $580 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 $49 to $117 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 Blue Lake, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Blue Lake 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 Blue Lake is usually early to mid September.
Average Blue Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Blue Lake for a week is $1,215-$2,550($174-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Blue Lake for a week is $2,418-$4,502($345-$643 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Blue Lake for a week is $3,864-$8,052($552-$1,150 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $220 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Blue Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Blue Lake? The cheapest trip to Blue Lake is about $128 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 $180 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 $58.
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 Blue Lake for a week is $897-$2,387($128-$341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Blue Lake for a week is $1,446-$3,574($207-$511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Blue Lake for a week is $2,892-$6,668($413-$953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Blue Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Blue Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Blue Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Blue Lake for a week is $2,297-$10,423($328-$1,489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $234 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $793 to $1,825 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,160 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Blue Lake for a week is $3,706-$13,886($529-$1,984 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $468 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,586 to $3,650 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,160 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Blue Lake for a week is $7,412-$24,292($1,059-$3,470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $936 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,172 to $7,300 for first class
Lodging: $296 to $598 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $870 to $1,740 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Blue Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Blue Lake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Blue Lake 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.
Blue Lake 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 Blue Lake 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 Blue Lake.
Flight Costs to Blue Lake
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 Blue Lake our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Blue Lake 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 Blue Lake, 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 Blue Lake can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $745 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.