The average price of a 7-day trip to California City is $1,270 for a solo traveler, $2,281 for a couple, and $4,276 for a family of 4. California City hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $500 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 $37 to $81 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 California City, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BFL and stay in a California City 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 California City is usually early to mid September.
Average California City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit California City for a week is $1,071-$1,874($153-$268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $659 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit California City for a week is $2,034-$3,280($291-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,318 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit California City for a week is $3,456-$6,008($494-$858 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,636 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $141 to $173 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to California City
How cheap can you make a vacation to California City? The cheapest trip to California City is about $95 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 8% 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 $45.
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 California City for a week is $665-$1,283($95-$183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $659 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $55 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 California City for a week is $1,210-$2,236($173-$319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,318 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $55 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 California City for a week is $2,348-$4,472($335-$639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,636 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to California City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury California 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 California City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit California City for a week is $2,185-$9,190($312-$1,313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $951 to $1,812 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit California City for a week is $3,626-$12,080($518-$1,726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,902 to $3,624 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit California City for a week is $7,252-$21,640($1,036-$3,091 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,804 to $7,248 for first class
Lodging: $248 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
California City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in California City is about average than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in California City due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
California 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 California 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in California City.
Flight Costs to California City
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 California City our data includes 179 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to California City 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 California City, 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 California City can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $623 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.