The average price of a 7-day trip to Gaslamp Quarter is $2,219 for a solo traveler, $3,985 for a couple, and $7,471 for a family of 4. Gaslamp Quarter hotels range from $80 to $267 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 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 $61 to $116 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 Gaslamp Quarter, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAN and stay in a Gaslamp Quarter 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 Gaslamp Quarter is usually mid to late September.
Average Gaslamp Quarter Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gaslamp Quarter for a week is $1,384-$3,410($198-$487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $864 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $237 to $289 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gaslamp Quarter for a week is $2,768-$5,518($395-$788 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,728 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $237 to $289 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gaslamp Quarter for a week is $4,432-$9,476($633-$1,354 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,456 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $266 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $379 to $462 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gaslamp Quarter
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gaslamp Quarter? The cheapest trip to Gaslamp Quarter is about $147 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 $240 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 $70.
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 Gaslamp Quarter for a week is $1,028-$2,890($147-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $864 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gaslamp Quarter for a week is $1,636-$4,160($234-$594 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,728 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gaslamp Quarter for a week is $3,272-$7,348($467-$1,050 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,456 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $160 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $336 to $378 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Gaslamp Quarter cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gaslamp Quarter Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gaslamp Quarter.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gaslamp Quarter for a week is $2,965-$17,235($424-$2,462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $232 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,187 to $2,411 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $267 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 Gaslamp Quarter for a week is $4,922-$21,270($703-$3,039 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $464 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,374 to $4,822 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $267 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 Gaslamp Quarter for a week is $9,844-$35,940($1,406-$5,134 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $928 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,748 to $9,644 for first class
Lodging: $336 to $534 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gaslamp Quarter Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gaslamp Quarter is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gaslamp Quarter 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.
Gaslamp Quarter 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 Gaslamp Quarter 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 Gaslamp Quarter.
Flight Costs to Gaslamp Quarter
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 Gaslamp Quarter our data includes 886 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gaslamp Quarter 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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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 Gaslamp Quarter, 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 Gaslamp Quarter can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $877 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.