The average price of a 7-day trip to Cali is $1,087 for a solo traveler, $1,952 for a couple, and $3,660 for a family of 4. Cali hotels range from $19 to $257 per night with an average of $32, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) are between $734 and $1,266 per person for economy flights and $2,303 to $3,973 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $22 to $47 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 Cali, CO
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CLO and stay in a Cali hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 14th to May 27th
- August 20th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cali is usually early November.
Average Cali Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cali for a week is $694-$1,600($99-$229 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $1,025 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $41 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $23 to $29 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cali for a week is $1,914-$3,436($273-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $2,050 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $41 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $23 to $29 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cali for a week is $2,416-$5,908($345-$844 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $4,100 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $82 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $44 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cali
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cali? The cheapest trip to Cali is about $82 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 45% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $17.
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 Cali for a week is $574-$1,405($82-$201 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $20 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $1,025 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $19 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cali for a week is $1,046-$2,570($149-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $2,050 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $19 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cali for a week is $2,056-$5,044($294-$721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $4,100 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Cali cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cali Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cali.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cali for a week is $1,817-$6,110($260-$873 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,041 to $2,716 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cali for a week is $3,166-$9,484($452-$1,355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,082 to $5,432 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cali for a week is $6,332-$17,324($905-$2,475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,164 to $10,864 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $514 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $638 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cali Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cali is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cali 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.
Cali 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 Cali 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 Cali.
Flight Costs to Cali
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,266 average in late December to a low of $734 in early November. Median flight price is $785. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cali our data includes 137 originating airports, and 54 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cali from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,471 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like El Dorado International (BOG) in Bogota (Colombia) at an average of just $69.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cali, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $532, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Cali can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $306 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.