The average price of a 7-day trip to Carmel is $2,124 for a solo traveler, $3,815 for a couple, and $7,152 for a family of 4. Carmel hotels range from $89 to $408 per night with an average of $149, while most vacation rentals will cost $360 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are between $760 and $1,028 per person for economy flights and $2,385 to $3,226 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $65 to $154 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 Carmel, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MRY and stay in a Carmel hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 14th to June 10th
- August 20th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carmel is usually early to mid September.
Average Carmel Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carmel for a week is $1,584-$3,043($226-$435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $499 to $843 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $187 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $146 to $178 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Carmel for a week is $3,060-$5,334($437-$762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $998 to $1,686 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $187 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $146 to $178 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carmel for a week is $5,040-$9,928($720-$1,418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,996 to $3,372 for economy
Lodging: $210 to $374 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $204 to $285 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Carmel
How cheap can you make a vacation to Carmel? The cheapest trip to Carmel is about $172 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 $360 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 Carmel for a week is $1,205-$3,719($172-$531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $499 to $843 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $89 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $400 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carmel for a week is $1,942-$5,038($277-$720 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $998 to $1,686 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $89 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $400 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carmel for a week is $3,884-$8,876($555-$1,268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,996 to $3,372 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $178 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $576 to $600 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Carmel cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Carmel Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carmel.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Carmel for a week is $3,538-$10,011($505-$1,430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $137 to $323 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,013 to $2,470 for first class
Lodging: $261 to $408 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Carmel for a week is $5,510-$14,742($787-$2,106 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $274 to $646 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,026 to $4,940 for first class
Lodging: $261 to $408 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Carmel for a week is $11,020-$26,844($1,574-$3,835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $548 to $1,292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,052 to $9,880 for first class
Lodging: $522 to $816 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Carmel Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Carmel is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carmel 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.
Carmel 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 Carmel 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Carmel.
Flight Costs to Carmel
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,028 average in early August to a low of $760 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $717. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carmel our data includes 410 originating airports, and 111 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carmel from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,634 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 $238.
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 Carmel, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $268, so you can easily save about 35% 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 Carmel can easily cost $510 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $34 per person. Private tours can cost $1017 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.