The average price of a 7-day trip to Encinitas is $2,147 for a solo traveler, $3,856 for a couple, and $7,229 for a family of 4. Encinitas hotels range from $75 to $298 per night with an average of $129, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 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 $67 to $132 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 Encinitas, CA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAN and stay in a Encinitas 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 Encinitas is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Encinitas Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Encinitas for a week is $1,480-$3,307($211-$472 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $405 to $961 for economy

Lodging: $101 to $123 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 Encinitas for a week is $2,906-$5,430($415-$776 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $810 to $1,922 for economy

Lodging: $101 to $123 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 Encinitas for a week is $4,708-$9,676($673-$1,382 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,620 to $3,844 for economy

Lodging: $202 to $246 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $310 to $356 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Encinitas

How cheap can you make a vacation to Encinitas? The cheapest trip to Encinitas is about $141 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 $63.

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 Encinitas for a week is $986-$2,200($141-$314 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $405 to $961 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Encinitas for a week is $1,594-$3,560($228-$509 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $810 to $1,922 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Encinitas for a week is $3,188-$6,784($455-$969 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,620 to $3,844 for economy

Lodging: $126 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $160 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Encinitas cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Encinitas Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Encinitas.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Encinitas for a week is $2,800-$17,536($400-$2,505 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $121 to $290 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,029 to $2,306 for first class

Lodging: $154 to $298 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Encinitas for a week is $4,676-$21,872($668-$3,125 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $242 to $580 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,058 to $4,612 for first class

Lodging: $154 to $298 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Encinitas for a week is $9,352-$38,464($1,336-$5,495 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $484 to $1,160 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,116 to $9,224 for first class

Lodging: $308 to $596 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,500 to $3,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Encinitas Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Encinitas is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Encinitas 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.

Encinitas 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Encinitas 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Encinitas.

 

Flight Costs to Encinitas

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 Encinitas our data includes 886 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Encinitas 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $855 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.

 

 

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