The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Los Angeles is $1,938 for a solo traveler, $3,481 for a couple, and $6,525 for a family of 4. Downtown Los Angeles hotels range from $73 to $288 per night with an average of $135, while most vacation rentals will cost $250 to $1060 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are between $666 and $1,156 per person for economy flights and $2,090 to $3,628 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $64 to $102 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 Downtown Los Angeles, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LAX and stay in a Downtown Los Angeles hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Los Angeles is usually early to mid September.
Average Downtown Los Angeles Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Los Angeles for a week is $1,427-$2,884($204-$412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $1,006 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $174 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $159 to $194 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Los Angeles for a week is $2,816-$4,904($402-$701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $2,012 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $174 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $159 to $194 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Los Angeles for a week is $4,532-$8,968($647-$1,281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $4,024 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $348 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $239 to $310 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Los Angeles
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Los Angeles? The cheapest trip to Downtown Los Angeles is about $142 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 $65.
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 Downtown Los Angeles for a week is $991-$2,242($142-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $1,006 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Los Angeles for a week is $1,592-$3,668($227-$524 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $2,012 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Los Angeles for a week is $3,184-$6,928($455-$990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $4,024 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $170 to $204 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Los Angeles cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Los Angeles Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown Los Angeles.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Los Angeles for a week is $2,870-$17,490($410-$2,499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $115 to $214 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $919 to $2,636 for first class
Lodging: $191 to $288 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,060 to $2,226 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Los Angeles for a week is $4,594-$21,624($656-$3,089 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $230 to $428 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,838 to $5,272 for first class
Lodging: $191 to $288 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,060 to $2,226 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Los Angeles for a week is $9,188-$36,570($1,313-$5,224 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $460 to $856 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,676 to $10,544 for first class
Lodging: $382 to $576 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,590 to $3,339 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Los Angeles Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Los Angeles is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Los Angeles 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.
Downtown Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles.
Flight Costs to Downtown Los Angeles
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,156 average in late July to a low of $666 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $704. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Los Angeles our data includes 1,415 originating airports, and 237 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Los Angeles from an airport like Frankfurt Hahn (HHN) in Hahn (Germany) for an average $8,149 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 $115.
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 Downtown Los Angeles, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $490, so you can easily save about 74% 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 Downtown Los Angeles can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $894 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.