The average price of a 7-day trip to Eureka is $1,545 for a solo traveler, $2,775 for a couple, and $5,202 for a family of 4. Eureka hotels range from $54 to $284 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are between $617 and $985 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,091 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $81 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 Eureka, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Eureka hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Eureka is usually early to mid September.
Average Eureka Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Eureka for a week is $1,116-$2,290($159-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $877 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $141 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Eureka for a week is $2,256-$3,950($322-$564 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,754 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $141 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Eureka for a week is $3,540-$7,468($506-$1,067 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,508 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $282 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $173 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Eureka
How cheap can you make a vacation to Eureka? The cheapest trip to Eureka is about $114 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 $176 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 $43.
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 Eureka for a week is $800-$2,382($114-$340 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $877 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $176 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Eureka for a week is $1,342-$3,588($192-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,754 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $176 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Eureka for a week is $2,684-$6,468($383-$924 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,508 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $246 to $274 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Eureka cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Eureka Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Eureka.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Eureka for a week is $2,519-$9,357($360-$1,337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,055 to $2,315 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $966 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Eureka for a week is $4,162-$12,918($595-$1,845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,110 to $4,630 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $966 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Eureka for a week is $8,324-$22,356($1,189-$3,194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,220 to $9,260 for first class
Lodging: $292 to $568 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $1,352 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Eureka Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Eureka is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Eureka 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.
Eureka 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 Eureka 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Eureka.
Flight Costs to Eureka
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $985 average in late July to a low of $617 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Eureka our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Eureka from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,026 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
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 Eureka, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $368, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Eureka can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $707 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.