The average price of a 7-day trip to Calistoga is $2,346 for a solo traveler, $4,213 for a couple, and $7,899 for a family of 4. Calistoga hotels range from $132 to $602 per night with an average of $209, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 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 $93 to $166 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 Calistoga, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Calistoga 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 Calistoga is usually early to mid September.
Average Calistoga Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Calistoga for a week is $1,997-$3,847($285-$550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $93 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $867 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $208 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $248 to $303 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Calistoga for a week is $3,508-$6,112($501-$873 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $186 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,734 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $208 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $248 to $303 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Calistoga for a week is $6,044-$11,026($863-$1,575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $372 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,468 for economy
Lodging: $324 to $416 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $347 to $485 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Calistoga
How cheap can you make a vacation to Calistoga? The cheapest trip to Calistoga is about $121 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 $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 $111.
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 Calistoga for a week is $844-$2,359($121-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $867 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $132 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 Calistoga for a week is $1,568-$3,926($224-$561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,734 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $132 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 Calistoga for a week is $3,076-$7,852($439-$1,122 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,468 for economy
Lodging: $222 to $264 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Calistoga cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Calistoga Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Calistoga.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Calistoga for a week is $5,502-$15,374($786-$2,196 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $177 to $315 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,029 to $1,769 for first class
Lodging: $539 to $602 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Calistoga for a week is $7,770-$19,348($1,110-$2,764 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $354 to $630 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,058 to $3,538 for first class
Lodging: $539 to $602 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Calistoga for a week is $15,540-$34,136($2,220-$4,877 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $708 to $1,260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,116 to $7,076 for first class
Lodging: $1,078 to $1,204 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Calistoga Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Calistoga is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Calistoga 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.
Calistoga 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 Calistoga 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 Calistoga.
Flight Costs to Calistoga
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 Calistoga our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Calistoga 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 Calistoga, 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 Calistoga can easily cost $750 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $50 per person. Private tours can cost $1500 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.