The average price of a 7-day trip to Grass Valley is $1,977 for a solo traveler, $3,551 for a couple, and $6,657 for a family of 4. Grass Valley hotels range from $105 to $373 per night with an average of $129, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $500 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 $50 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 Grass Valley, CA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Grass Valley Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Grass Valley for a week is $1,360-$2,841($194-$406 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $374 to $837 for economy

Lodging: $130 to $180 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $106 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Grass Valley for a week is $2,570-$4,898($367-$700 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy

Lodging: $130 to $180 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $106 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Grass Valley for a week is $3,850-$9,204($550-$1,315 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy

Lodging: $260 to $360 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $159 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Grass Valley

How cheap can you make a vacation to Grass Valley? The cheapest trip to Grass Valley is about $159 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 $87.

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 Grass Valley for a week is $1,113-$2,171($159-$310 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $374 to $837 for economy

Lodging: $87 to $105 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 Grass Valley for a week is $1,704-$3,442($243-$492 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy

Lodging: $87 to $105 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 Grass Valley for a week is $3,408-$6,524($487-$932 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy

Lodging: $174 to $210 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Grass Valley cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Grass Valley Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Grass Valley for a week is $2,580-$9,699($369-$1,386 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $264 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $770 to $2,151 for first class

Lodging: $185 to $373 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Grass Valley for a week is $4,050-$13,698($579-$1,957 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $528 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,540 to $4,302 for first class

Lodging: $185 to $373 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Grass Valley for a week is $8,100-$25,116($1,157-$3,588 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $400 to $1,056 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,080 to $8,604 for first class

Lodging: $370 to $746 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $750 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Grass Valley Hotel Prices

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

Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley.

 

Flight Costs to Grass Valley

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 Grass Valley our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Grass Valley 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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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 Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $929 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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