The average price of a 7-day trip to East County is $2,592 for a solo traveler, $4,655 for a couple, and $8,727 for a family of 4. East County hotels range from $69 to $313 per night with an average of $121, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are between $712 and $2,747 per person for economy flights and $2,234 to $8,620 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $113 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 East County, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TIJ and stay in a East County hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- July 30th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in East County is usually mid August.
Average East County Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit East County for a week is $1,243-$4,230($178-$604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $2,335 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $150 to $184 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit East County for a week is $2,576-$8,180($368-$1,169 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $4,670 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $150 to $184 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit East County for a week is $3,928-$14,052($561-$2,007 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $9,340 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $258 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $258 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to East County
How cheap can you make a vacation to East County? The cheapest trip to East County is about $136 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 $120 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 $61.
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 East County for a week is $954-$3,539($136-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $2,335 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit East County for a week is $1,542-$6,238($220-$891 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $4,670 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit East County for a week is $3,084-$12,140($441-$1,734 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $9,340 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to East County cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury East County Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in East County.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit East County for a week is $2,509-$15,866($358-$2,267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $215 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $914 to $4,857 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $313 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit East County for a week is $4,088-$22,228($584-$3,175 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $430 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,828 to $9,714 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $313 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit East County for a week is $8,176-$40,652($1,168-$5,807 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $860 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,656 to $19,428 for first class
Lodging: $310 to $626 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,080 to $2,534 per night for a preferred vacation rental
East County Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in East County is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in East County 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.
East County 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 East County 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 East County.
Flight Costs to East County
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,747 average in early to mid July to a low of $712 in mid August. Median flight price is $263. These prices are based on millions of flights. For East County our data includes 108 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to East County from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,140 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like General Mariano Escobedo International (MTY) in Monterrey (Mexico) at an average of just $100.
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 Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In East County, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,035, so you can easily save about 286% 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 East County can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $780 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.