The average price of a 7-day trip to Half Moon Bay is $2,348 for a solo traveler, $4,217 for a couple, and $7,906 for a family of 4. Half Moon Bay hotels range from $121 to $869 per night with an average of $262, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are between $745 and $1,391 per person for economy flights and $2,338 to $4,365 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $85 to $159 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 Half Moon Bay, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SFO and stay in a Half Moon Bay hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of November 12th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Half Moon Bay is usually early to mid September.
Average Half Moon Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Half Moon Bay for a week is $1,903-$3,455($272-$494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $159 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,238 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $184 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Half Moon Bay for a week is $3,550-$6,112($507-$873 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $318 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,476 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $184 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Half Moon Bay for a week is $5,440-$11,612($777-$1,659 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $636 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,952 for economy
Lodging: $300 to $368 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $218 to $283 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Half Moon Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Half Moon Bay? The cheapest trip to Half Moon Bay is about $177 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 $80 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 $96.
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 Half Moon Bay for a week is $1,240-$2,601($177-$372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,238 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $121 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Half Moon Bay for a week is $2,000-$4,476($286-$639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,476 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $121 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Half Moon Bay for a week is $3,808-$8,952($544-$1,279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,952 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $242 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Half Moon Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Half Moon Bay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Half Moon Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Half Moon Bay for a week is $3,908-$11,368($558-$1,624 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $286 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,148 to $3,318 for first class
Lodging: $271 to $869 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Half Moon Bay for a week is $6,190-$16,688($884-$2,384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $572 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,296 to $6,636 for first class
Lodging: $271 to $869 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Half Moon Bay for a week is $12,380-$31,708($1,769-$4,530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $648 to $1,144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,592 to $13,272 for first class
Lodging: $542 to $1,738 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Half Moon Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Half Moon Bay is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Half Moon Bay 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.
Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay.
Flight Costs to Half Moon Bay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,391 average in early January to a low of $745 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $846. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Half Moon Bay our data includes 1,773 originating airports, and 227 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Half Moon Bay from an airport like Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL) in Dili (Timor-Leste) for an average $9,252 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) at an average of just $131.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Half Moon Bay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $646, so you can easily save about 87% 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 Half Moon Bay can easily cost $690 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $46 per person. Private tours can cost $1371 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.