The average price of a 7-day trip to John Day is $1,633 for a solo traveler, $2,933 for a couple, and $5,498 for a family of 4. John Day hotels range from $62 to $281 per night with an average of $109, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton Airport (PDT) are between $710 and $1,127 per person for economy flights and $2,228 to $3,537 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $102 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 John Day, OR, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PDT and stay in a John Day hotel:
- August 13th to October 7th
- October 29th to November 18th
- early December
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in John Day is usually early December.
Average John Day Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit John Day for a week is $1,232-$2,384($176-$341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $421 to $902 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit John Day for a week is $2,574-$4,450($368-$636 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $842 to $1,804 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit John Day for a week is $3,992-$7,712($570-$1,102 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $3,608 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $156 to $179 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to John Day
How cheap can you make a vacation to John Day? The cheapest trip to John Day is about $126 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 $160 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 $50.
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 John Day for a week is $882-$2,311($126-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $421 to $902 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit John Day for a week is $1,464-$3,542($209-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $842 to $1,804 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit John Day for a week is $2,928-$6,436($418-$919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $3,608 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to John Day cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury John Day Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in John Day.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit John Day for a week is $2,572-$10,284($367-$1,469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,116 to $1,858 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit John Day for a week is $4,304-$13,500($615-$1,929 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,232 to $3,716 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit John Day for a week is $8,608-$23,466($1,230-$3,352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,464 to $7,432 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $562 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $930 to $1,767 per night for a preferred vacation rental
John Day Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in John Day is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in John Day 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.
John Day 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 John Day 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 John Day.
Flight Costs to John Day
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,127 average in mid July to a low of $710 in early December. Median flight price is $691. These prices are based on millions of flights. For John Day our data includes 66 originating airports, and 41 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to John Day from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $7,993 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Portland International (PDX) in Portland, OR (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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In John Day, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $417, so you can easily save about 59% 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 John Day can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $701 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.