The average price of a 7-day trip to Carson is $1,845 for a solo traveler, $3,314 for a couple, and $6,212 for a family of 4. Carson hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Long Beach Airport (LGB) are between $812 and $1,395 per person for economy flights and $2,548 to $4,378 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $89 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 Carson, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LGB and stay in a Carson hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carson is usually mid to late September.
Average Carson Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carson for a week is $1,327-$2,689($190-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $484 to $1,172 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Carson for a week is $2,782-$4,930($397-$704 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $968 to $2,344 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carson for a week is $4,204-$8,968($601-$1,281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,936 to $4,688 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $298 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $206 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Carson
How cheap can you make a vacation to Carson? The cheapest trip to Carson is about $143 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 $60 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 $57.
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 Carson for a week is $1,001-$2,062($143-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $484 to $1,172 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carson for a week is $1,660-$3,584($237-$512 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $968 to $2,344 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carson for a week is $3,140-$6,898($449-$985 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,936 to $4,688 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Carson cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Carson Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carson.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Carson for a week is $2,810-$8,943($401-$1,278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,205 to $3,071 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Carson for a week is $4,708-$13,134($673-$1,876 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,410 to $6,142 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Carson for a week is $9,416-$23,418($1,345-$3,345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,820 to $12,284 for first class
Lodging: $304 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Carson Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Carson is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carson 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.
Carson 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 Carson 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 Carson.
Flight Costs to Carson
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,395 average in late July to a low of $812 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $783. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carson our data includes 631 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carson from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $11,231 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like McCarran International (LAS) in Las Vegas, NV (the United States) at an average of just $156.
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 Carson, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $583, 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 Carson can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $750 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.