The average price of a 7-day trip to El Monte is $1,702 for a solo traveler, $3,057 for a couple, and $5,731 for a family of 4. El Monte hotels range from $63 to $289 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Long Beach Airport (LGB) are between $812 and $1,395 per person for economy flights and $2,548 to $4,378 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $92 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 Monte, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LGB and stay in a El Monte hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in El Monte is usually mid to late September.
Average El Monte Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit El Monte for a week is $1,345-$2,632($192-$376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $484 to $1,172 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $136 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit El Monte for a week is $2,842-$4,894($406-$699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $968 to $2,344 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $136 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit El Monte for a week is $4,240-$8,896($606-$1,271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,936 to $4,688 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $272 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $167 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to El Monte
How cheap can you make a vacation to El Monte? The cheapest trip to El Monte is about $110 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 $51.
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 Monte for a week is $772-$1,886($110-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $484 to $1,172 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $63 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 Monte for a week is $1,424-$3,394($203-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $968 to $2,344 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $63 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 Monte for a week is $2,800-$6,788($400-$970 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,936 to $4,688 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to El Monte cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury El Monte 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 Monte.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit El Monte for a week is $3,002-$9,602($429-$1,372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $193 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,707 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit El Monte for a week is $5,146-$13,660($735-$1,951 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $386 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,720 to $5,414 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit El Monte for a week is $10,292-$23,996($1,470-$3,428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $772 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,440 to $10,828 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $578 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
El Monte Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in El Monte is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in El Monte 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.
El Monte 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 Monte 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 Monte.
Flight Costs to El Monte
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,395 average in late July to a low of $812 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $783. These prices are based on millions of flights. For El Monte our data includes 631 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to El Monte from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $11,231 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like McCarran International (LAS) in Las Vegas, NV (the United States) at an average of just $156.
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 El Monte, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $583, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Monte can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $721 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.