The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Valley is $1,255 for a solo traveler, $2,254 for a couple, and $4,226 for a family of 4. Central Valley hotels range from $34 to $171 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $150 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) are between $586 and $1,051 per person for economy flights and $1,839 to $3,298 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $50 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 Valley, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJO and stay in a Central Valley hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 14th to May 27th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Valley is usually late September.
Average Central Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Valley for a week is $805-$1,863($115-$266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Valley for a week is $1,806-$3,432($258-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Valley for a week is $2,764-$5,880($395-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $158 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Valley? The cheapest trip to Central Valley is about $92 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 $106 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 $29.
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 Valley for a week is $646-$1,955($92-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Valley for a week is $1,118-$3,034($160-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Valley for a week is $2,236-$5,540($319-$791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $68 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $159 to $204 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Central Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Valley 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 Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Valley for a week is $1,753-$8,022($250-$1,146 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $849 to $2,499 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $171 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Valley for a week is $3,008-$11,256($430-$1,608 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,698 to $4,998 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $171 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Valley for a week is $6,016-$20,118($859-$2,874 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,396 to $9,996 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $342 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Valley is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley.
Flight Costs to Central Valley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,051 average in late December to a low of $586 in late September. Median flight price is $633. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Valley our data includes 297 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Valley from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,003 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like La Aurora International (GUA) in Guatemala City (Guatemala) at an average of just $162.
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 Valley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $466, so you can easily save about 80% 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 Valley can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $427 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.