The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Coast California is $1,389 for a solo traveler, $2,495 for a couple, and $4,677 for a family of 4. Central Coast California hotels range from $63 to $285 per night with an average of $110, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are between $576 and $815 per person for economy flights and $1,807 to $2,557 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $81 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 Central Coast California, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SBA and stay in a Central Coast California hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Coast California is usually late January.
Average Central Coast California Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Coast California for a week is $1,193-$2,100($170-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $693 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Coast California for a week is $2,298-$3,604($328-$515 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,386 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Coast California for a week is $3,824-$6,300($546-$900 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,772 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $210 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $184 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Coast California
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Coast California? The cheapest trip to Central Coast California is about $97 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 $21 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 $53.
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 Central Coast California for a week is $677-$1,400($97-$200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $693 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Coast California for a week is $1,228-$2,422($175-$346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,386 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Coast California for a week is $2,378-$4,844($340-$692 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,772 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Central Coast California cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Coast California Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Coast California.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Coast California for a week is $2,458-$8,626($351-$1,232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $91 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $969 to $1,566 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $969 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Coast California for a week is $4,064-$11,438($581-$1,634 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $182 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,938 to $3,132 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $969 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Coast California for a week is $8,128-$19,972($1,161-$2,853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $364 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,876 to $6,264 for first class
Lodging: $284 to $570 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $765 to $1,454 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Coast California Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Coast California is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Coast California 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.
Central Coast California 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 Central Coast California 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 Central Coast California.
Flight Costs to Central Coast California
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $815 average in late July to a low of $576 in late January. Median flight price is $527. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Coast California our data includes 291 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Coast California from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,991 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salt Lake City International (SLC) in Salt Lake City, UT (the United States) at an average of just $189.
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 Central Coast California, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $240, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Central Coast California can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $711 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.