The average price of a 7-day trip to El Centro is $1,400 for a solo traveler, $2,514 for a couple, and $4,714 for a family of 4. El Centro hotels range from $24 to $269 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) are between $1,008 and $1,513 per person for economy flights and $3,163 to $4,748 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $67 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 El Centro, AR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AEP and stay in a El Centro hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th (except the week of February 26th)
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in El Centro is usually mid to late August.
Average El Centro Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit El Centro for a week is $923-$2,055($132-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $526 to $1,256 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit El Centro for a week is $2,588-$4,294($370-$613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $2,512 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit El Centro for a week is $3,116-$7,560($445-$1,080 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $5,024 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $110 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $52 to $72 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to El Centro
How cheap can you make a vacation to El Centro? The cheapest trip to El Centro is about $106 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 18% 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 $19.
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 El Centro for a week is $745-$1,833($106-$262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $526 to $1,256 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $24 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit El Centro for a week is $1,376-$3,306($197-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $2,512 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $24 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit El Centro for a week is $2,704-$6,468($386-$924 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $5,024 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $48 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to El Centro cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury El Centro Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in El Centro.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit El Centro for a week is $2,189-$7,055($313-$1,008 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,220 to $2,612 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit El Centro for a week is $3,724-$10,654($532-$1,522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,440 to $5,224 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit El Centro for a week is $7,448-$19,928($1,064-$2,847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,880 to $10,448 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $538 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $922 per night for a preferred vacation rental
El Centro Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in El Centro is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in El Centro due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
El Centro 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 El Centro 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 El Centro.
Flight Costs to El Centro
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,513 average in late December to a low of $1,008 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,167. These prices are based on millions of flights. For El Centro our data includes 138 originating airports, and 55 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to El Centro from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $8,696 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ambrosio L. V. Taravella (COR) in Cordoba (Argentina) at an average of just $43.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In El Centro, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $504, so you can easily save about 50% 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 El Centro can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $464 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.