The average price of a 7-day trip to Chinatown is $2,116 for a solo traveler, $3,800 for a couple, and $7,125 for a family of 4. Chinatown hotels range from $102 to $353 per night with an average of $126, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) are between $872 and $1,729 per person for economy flights and $2,736 to $5,426 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $142 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 Chinatown, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OAK and stay in a Chinatown hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chinatown is usually mid to late September.
Average Chinatown Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chinatown for a week is $1,568-$3,384($224-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $524 to $1,400 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $154 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chinatown for a week is $3,124-$6,436($446-$919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,048 to $2,800 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $154 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chinatown for a week is $4,658-$11,424($665-$1,632 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,096 to $5,600 for economy
Lodging: $236 to $308 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $203 to $231 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chinatown
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chinatown? The cheapest trip to Chinatown is about $121 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 $20 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 $91.
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 Chinatown for a week is $847-$2,425($121-$346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $524 to $1,400 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $102 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chinatown for a week is $1,574-$4,238($225-$605 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,048 to $2,800 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $102 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chinatown for a week is $3,100-$8,476($443-$1,211 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,096 to $5,600 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $204 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Chinatown cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chinatown Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chinatown.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chinatown for a week is $2,971-$11,158($424-$1,594 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $256 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,195 to $3,066 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $353 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chinatown for a week is $4,838-$16,016($691-$2,288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $512 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,390 to $6,132 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $353 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chinatown for a week is $9,676-$28,882($1,382-$4,126 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $1,024 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,780 to $12,264 for first class
Lodging: $368 to $706 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,575 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chinatown Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chinatown is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chinatown 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.
Chinatown 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 Chinatown 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 Chinatown.
Flight Costs to Chinatown
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,729 average in late July to a low of $872 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $929. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chinatown our data includes 1,132 originating airports, and 162 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chinatown from an airport like Avalon (AVV) in Avalon (Australia) for an average $12,150 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $176.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Chinatown, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $857, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Chinatown can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $880 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.