The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort McDowell is $1,696 for a solo traveler, $3,046 for a couple, and $5,710 for a family of 4. Fort McDowell hotels range from $61 to $279 per night with an average of $108, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are between $676 and $1,059 per person for economy flights and $2,121 to $3,323 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $79 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 Fort McDowell, AZ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHX and stay in a Fort McDowell hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fort McDowell is usually early to mid September.
Average Fort McDowell Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort McDowell for a week is $1,210-$2,502($173-$357 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $911 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $141 to $173 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort McDowell for a week is $2,506-$4,262($358-$609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,822 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $141 to $173 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort McDowell for a week is $3,904-$7,518($558-$1,074 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $3,644 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $226 to $277 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort McDowell
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort McDowell? The cheapest trip to Fort McDowell is about $127 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 $55.
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 Fort McDowell for a week is $890-$2,133($127-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $911 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fort McDowell for a week is $1,450-$3,366($207-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,822 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fort McDowell for a week is $2,900-$6,372($414-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $3,644 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Fort McDowell cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort McDowell Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fort McDowell.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort McDowell for a week is $2,480-$10,804($354-$1,543 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $2,642 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort McDowell for a week is $4,126-$14,552($589-$2,079 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $5,284 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort McDowell for a week is $8,252-$25,576($1,179-$3,654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,560 to $10,568 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $558 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,764 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort McDowell Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort McDowell is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fort McDowell 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.
Fort McDowell 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 Fort McDowell 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 Fort McDowell.
Flight Costs to Fort McDowell
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,059 average in early January to a low of $676 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $703. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fort McDowell our data includes 868 originating airports, and 147 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort McDowell from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $6,195 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Show Low Regional (SOW) in Show Low, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $122.
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 Fort McDowell, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $382, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Fort McDowell can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $697 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.