The average price of a 7-day trip to Buellton is $2,059 for a solo traveler, $3,698 for a couple, and $6,933 for a family of 4. Buellton hotels range from $69 to $315 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 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 $49 to $98 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 Buellton, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SBA and stay in a Buellton 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 Buellton is usually late January.
Average Buellton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Buellton for a week is $1,266-$3,199($181-$457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $725 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $244 to $298 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Buellton for a week is $2,378-$4,790($340-$684 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,450 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $244 to $298 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Buellton for a week is $3,984-$8,506($569-$1,215 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,900 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $342 to $477 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Buellton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Buellton? The cheapest trip to Buellton is about $131 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 $59.
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 Buellton for a week is $919-$2,169($131-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $725 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Buellton for a week is $1,484-$3,258($212-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,450 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Buellton for a week is $2,968-$5,868($424-$838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,900 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Buellton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Buellton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Buellton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Buellton for a week is $2,577-$14,704($368-$2,101 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $885 to $1,472 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $315 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Buellton for a week is $4,218-$17,408($603-$2,487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,770 to $2,944 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $315 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Buellton for a week is $8,436-$28,816($1,205-$4,117 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,540 to $5,888 for first class
Lodging: $312 to $630 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Buellton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Buellton is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Buellton 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.
Buellton 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 Buellton 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 Buellton.
Flight Costs to Buellton
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 Buellton our data includes 291 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Buellton 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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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 Buellton, 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 Buellton can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $786 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.