The average price of a 7-day trip to Gualala is $2,191 for a solo traveler, $3,935 for a couple, and $7,377 for a family of 4. Gualala hotels range from $95 to $432 per night with an average of $167, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 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 $84 to $160 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 Gualala, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Gualala 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 Gualala is usually early to mid September.
Average Gualala Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gualala for a week is $1,682-$3,282($240-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $159 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $184 to $224 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gualala for a week is $3,130-$5,554($447-$793 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $159 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $184 to $224 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gualala for a week is $5,288-$9,660($755-$1,380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $240 to $318 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $276 to $314 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gualala
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gualala? The cheapest trip to Gualala is about $157 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 $200 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 $79.
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 Gualala for a week is $1,100-$2,762($157-$395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $95 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gualala for a week is $1,726-$4,084($247-$583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $95 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gualala for a week is $3,452-$7,304($493-$1,043 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $190 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Gualala cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gualala Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gualala.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gualala for a week is $3,298-$11,064($471-$1,581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $336 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $1,800 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $432 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gualala for a week is $5,312-$15,216($759-$2,174 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $672 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $3,600 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $432 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gualala for a week is $10,624-$27,666($1,518-$3,952 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $704 to $1,344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,128 to $7,200 for first class
Lodging: $428 to $864 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,843 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gualala Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gualala is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gualala 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.
Gualala 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 Gualala 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 Gualala.
Flight Costs to Gualala
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 Gualala our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gualala 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 Gualala, 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 Gualala can easily cost $540 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $36 per person. Private tours can cost $1076 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.