The average price of a 7-day trip to Hollywood is $1,676 for a solo traveler, $3,010 for a couple, and $5,643 for a family of 4. Hollywood hotels range from $84 to $368 per night with an average of $131, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bob Hope Airport (BUR) are between $686 and $1,172 per person for economy flights and $2,153 to $3,678 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $105 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 Hollywood, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BUR and stay in a Hollywood hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hollywood is usually early to mid September.
Average Hollywood Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hollywood for a week is $1,447-$2,596($207-$371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $152 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $123 to $151 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hollywood for a week is $2,750-$4,726($393-$675 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $152 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $123 to $151 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hollywood for a week is $4,258-$8,560($608-$1,223 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $226 to $304 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $197 to $211 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Hollywood
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hollywood? The cheapest trip to Hollywood is about $108 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 $20 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 $68.
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 Hollywood for a week is $756-$1,880($108-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hollywood for a week is $1,392-$3,256($199-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hollywood for a week is $2,736-$6,512($391-$930 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $168 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Hollywood cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hollywood Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hollywood.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hollywood for a week is $3,211-$16,742($459-$2,392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $189 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,257 to $2,819 for first class
Lodging: $209 to $368 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Hollywood for a week is $5,168-$20,884($738-$2,983 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $378 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,514 to $5,638 for first class
Lodging: $209 to $368 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Hollywood for a week is $10,336-$36,728($1,477-$5,247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $400 to $756 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,028 to $11,276 for first class
Lodging: $418 to $736 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Hollywood Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hollywood is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hollywood 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.
Hollywood 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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood.
Flight Costs to Hollywood
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,172 average in late July to a low of $686 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $665. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Hollywood our data includes 653 originating airports, and 134 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hollywood from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,674 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 $152.
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 Hollywood, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $486, so you can easily save about 71% 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 Hollywood can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $917 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.