The average price of a 7-day trip to Carefree is $2,217 for a solo traveler, $3,982 for a couple, and $7,465 for a family of 4. Carefree hotels range from $92 to $209 per night with an average of $208, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are between $676 and $1,059 per person for economy flights and $2,121 to $3,323 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $160 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 Carefree, AZ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHX and stay in a Carefree hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carefree is usually early to mid September.
Average Carefree Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carefree for a week is $1,535-$3,322($219-$475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $900 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $206 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $177 to $217 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Carefree for a week is $2,922-$5,660($417-$809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,800 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $206 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $177 to $217 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carefree for a week is $4,736-$10,552($677-$1,507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $3,600 for economy
Lodging: $234 to $412 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $266 to $326 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Carefree
How cheap can you make a vacation to Carefree? The cheapest trip to Carefree is about $159 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 $120 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 $78.
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 Carefree for a week is $1,112-$2,350($159-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $900 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $92 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carefree for a week is $1,756-$3,740($251-$534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,800 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $92 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carefree for a week is $3,512-$7,000($502-$1,000 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $3,600 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $184 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Carefree cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Carefree Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carefree.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Carefree for a week is $3,261-$15,728($466-$2,247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $320 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,145 to $2,088 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $209 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 Carefree for a week is $5,274-$20,056($753-$2,865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $640 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,290 to $4,176 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $209 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 Carefree for a week is $10,548-$33,272($1,507-$4,753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $496 to $1,280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,580 to $8,352 for first class
Lodging: $416 to $418 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Carefree Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Carefree is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carefree 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.
Carefree 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 Carefree 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 Carefree.
Flight Costs to Carefree
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,059 average in early January to a low of $676 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $703. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carefree our data includes 868 originating airports, and 147 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carefree from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $6,195 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Show Low Regional (SOW) in Show Low, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $122.
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 Carefree, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $382, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Carefree can easily cost $530 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $35 per person. Private tours can cost $1051 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.