The average price of a 7-day trip to Greater Sacramento is $1,576 for a solo traveler, $2,830 for a couple, and $5,306 for a family of 4. Greater Sacramento hotels range from $63 to $288 per night with an average of $89, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $510 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 $107 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 Greater Sacramento, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Greater Sacramento 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 Greater Sacramento is usually early to mid September.
Average Greater Sacramento Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Greater Sacramento for a week is $1,068-$2,484($153-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $877 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $143 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Greater Sacramento for a week is $2,208-$4,326($315-$618 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,754 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $143 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Greater Sacramento for a week is $3,444-$8,220($492-$1,174 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,508 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $286 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Greater Sacramento
How cheap can you make a vacation to Greater Sacramento? The cheapest trip to Greater Sacramento is about $95 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 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 $52.
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 Greater Sacramento for a week is $668-$1,591($95-$227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $877 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Greater Sacramento for a week is $1,210-$2,804($173-$401 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,754 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Greater Sacramento for a week is $2,342-$5,608($335-$801 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,508 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Greater Sacramento cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Greater Sacramento Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Greater Sacramento.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Greater Sacramento for a week is $2,489-$9,862($356-$1,409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $235 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $913 to $2,403 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $288 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $969 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Greater Sacramento for a week is $4,018-$13,910($574-$1,987 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $470 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,826 to $4,806 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $288 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $969 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Greater Sacramento for a week is $8,036-$24,334($1,148-$3,476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $940 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,652 to $9,612 for first class
Lodging: $320 to $576 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $714 to $1,357 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Greater Sacramento Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Greater Sacramento is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Greater Sacramento 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.
Greater Sacramento 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 Greater Sacramento 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 Greater Sacramento.
Flight Costs to Greater Sacramento
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 Greater Sacramento our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Greater Sacramento 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 Greater Sacramento, 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 Greater Sacramento can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $718 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.