The average price of a 7-day trip to Fresno is $1,320 for a solo traveler, $2,371 for a couple, and $4,444 for a family of 4. Fresno hotels range from $60 to $229 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are between $568 and $871 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,733 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $69 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 Fresno, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FAT and stay in a Fresno hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fresno is usually mid to late September.
Average Fresno Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fresno for a week is $1,037-$1,823($148-$260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fresno for a week is $2,034-$3,290($291-$470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fresno for a week is $3,128-$6,128($447-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $125 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fresno
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fresno? The cheapest trip to Fresno is about $117 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $50.
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 Fresno for a week is $817-$1,504($117-$215 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $758 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fresno for a week is $1,334-$2,528($191-$361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,516 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fresno for a week is $2,608-$4,864($373-$695 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,032 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Fresno cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fresno Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fresno.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fresno for a week is $1,969-$7,911($281-$1,130 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $795 to $1,880 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fresno for a week is $3,254-$10,806($465-$1,544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,590 to $3,760 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fresno for a week is $6,508-$19,608($930-$2,801 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,180 to $7,520 for first class
Lodging: $228 to $458 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fresno Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fresno is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fresno 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.
Fresno 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 Fresno 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 Fresno.
Flight Costs to Fresno
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $871 average in early August to a low of $568 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $578. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fresno our data includes 419 originating airports, and 117 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fresno from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,971 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 $199.
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 Fresno, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $302, so you can easily save about 53% 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 Fresno can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $571 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.