The average price of a 7-day trip to Del Mar is $2,089 for a solo traveler, $3,752 for a couple, and $7,034 for a family of 4. Del Mar hotels range from $85 to $328 per night with an average of $145, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Diego International Airport (SAN) are between $681 and $1,080 per person for economy flights and $2,137 to $3,389 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $112 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 Del Mar, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAN and stay in a Del Mar hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Del Mar is usually mid to late September.
Average Del Mar Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Del Mar for a week is $1,477-$3,092($211-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $886 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $166 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $194 to $237 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Del Mar for a week is $2,798-$5,150($400-$736 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,772 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $166 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $194 to $237 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Del Mar for a week is $4,492-$8,954($642-$1,279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,544 for economy
Lodging: $236 to $332 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $272 to $379 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Del Mar
How cheap can you make a vacation to Del Mar? The cheapest trip to Del Mar is about $155 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 $100 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 $76.
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 Del Mar for a week is $1,085-$2,114($155-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $886 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $85 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Del Mar for a week is $1,714-$3,448($245-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,772 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $85 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Del Mar for a week is $3,428-$6,584($490-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,544 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $170 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Del Mar cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Del Mar Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Del Mar.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Del Mar for a week is $2,587-$16,342($370-$2,335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $246 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $814 to $2,020 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Del Mar for a week is $4,094-$20,084($585-$2,869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $492 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,628 to $4,040 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Del Mar for a week is $8,188-$35,128($1,170-$5,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $984 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,256 to $8,080 for first class
Lodging: $360 to $656 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Del Mar Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Del Mar is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Del Mar 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.
Del Mar 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 Del Mar 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 Del Mar.
Flight Costs to Del Mar
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,080 average in late July to a low of $681 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $695. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Del Mar our data includes 886 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Del Mar from an airport like U-Tapao Pattaya International (UTP) in Utapao (Thailand) for an average $7,081 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) at an average of just $128.
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 Del Mar, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Del Mar can easily cost $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $965 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.