The average price of a 7-day trip to Huntington Beach is $1,857 for a solo traveler, $3,335 for a couple, and $6,253 for a family of 4. Huntington Beach hotels range from $75 to $343 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John Wayne-Orange County Airport (SNA) are between $738 and $1,159 per person for economy flights and $2,316 to $3,637 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $66 to $94 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 Huntington Beach, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SNA and stay in a Huntington Beach hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Huntington Beach is usually early to mid September.
Average Huntington Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Huntington Beach for a week is $1,393-$2,706($199-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $974 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $147 to $179 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Huntington Beach for a week is $2,886-$4,708($412-$673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $1,948 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $147 to $179 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Huntington Beach for a week is $4,600-$8,142($657-$1,163 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $3,896 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $221 to $269 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Huntington Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Huntington Beach? The cheapest trip to Huntington Beach is about $144 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 $60 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 $66.
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 Huntington Beach for a week is $1,008-$1,913($144-$273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $974 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Huntington Beach for a week is $1,656-$3,286($237-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $1,948 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Huntington Beach for a week is $3,168-$6,392($453-$913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $3,896 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Huntington Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Huntington Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Huntington Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Huntington Beach for a week is $3,872-$10,218($553-$1,460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $125 to $188 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,335 to $2,854 for first class
Lodging: $277 to $343 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 Huntington Beach for a week is $6,082-$14,388($869-$2,055 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $250 to $376 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,670 to $5,708 for first class
Lodging: $277 to $343 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 Huntington Beach for a week is $12,164-$26,358($1,738-$3,765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $500 to $752 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,340 to $11,416 for first class
Lodging: $554 to $686 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,613 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Huntington Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Huntington Beach is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Huntington Beach 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.
Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach.
Flight Costs to Huntington Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,159 average in late July to a low of $738 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $716. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Huntington Beach our data includes 869 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Huntington Beach from an airport like Asmara International (ASM) in Asmara (Eritrea) for an average $6,848 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 Huntington Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $421, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Huntington Beach can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $856 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.