The average price of a 7-day trip to Carmel is $2,066 for a solo traveler, $3,711 for a couple, and $6,956 for a family of 4. Carmel hotels range from $61 to $277 per night with an average of $108, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Perth International Airport (PER) are between $1,278 and $2,194 per person for economy flights and $4,010 to $6,885 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $75 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, WT, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PER and stay in a Carmel hotel:
- January 22nd to March 25th
- April 9th to May 6th (except the week of April 16th)
- August 6th to September 30th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carmel is usually early November.
Average Carmel Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carmel for a week is $1,377-$2,980($197-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,843 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 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 $3,456-$6,050($494-$864 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,686 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carmel for a week is $4,626-$10,696($661-$1,528 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,000 to $7,372 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $89 to $108 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 $164 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $54.
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 $1,151-$2,585($164-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,843 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 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 $2,062-$4,750($295-$679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,686 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carmel for a week is $3,980-$9,392($569-$1,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,000 to $7,372 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $112 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 $3,170-$11,061($453-$1,580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,718 to $4,995 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 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 $5,434-$17,106($776-$2,444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,436 to $9,990 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Carmel for a week is $10,868-$32,208($1,553-$4,601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,872 to $19,980 for first class
Lodging: $302 to $554 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,338 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Carmel.
Flight Costs to Carmel
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,194 average in late December to a low of $1,278 in early November. Median flight price is $1,603. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carmel our data includes 153 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carmel from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $9,345 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Gusti Ngurah Rai International (DPS) in Denpasar (Indonesia) at an average of just $221.
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 $915, 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 Carmel can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $691 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.