The average price of a 7-day trip to Joshua Tree is $1,439 for a solo traveler, $2,584 for a couple, and $4,845 for a family of 4. Joshua Tree hotels range from $61 to $277 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are between $540 and $793 per person for economy flights and $1,695 to $2,488 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $76 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 Joshua Tree, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PSP and stay in a Joshua Tree hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Joshua Tree is usually early September.
Average Joshua Tree Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Joshua Tree for a week is $1,197-$2,038($171-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $666 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Joshua Tree for a week is $2,242-$3,490($320-$499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,332 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Joshua Tree for a week is $3,864-$6,136($552-$877 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $2,664 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $182 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Joshua Tree
How cheap can you make a vacation to Joshua Tree? The cheapest trip to Joshua Tree is about $120 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 $49.
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 Joshua Tree for a week is $840-$1,588($120-$227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $666 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Joshua Tree for a week is $1,386-$2,576($198-$368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,332 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Joshua Tree for a week is $2,688-$4,912($384-$702 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $2,664 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Joshua Tree cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Joshua Tree Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Joshua Tree.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Joshua Tree for a week is $2,326-$9,108($332-$1,301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $167 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $839 to $1,339 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Joshua Tree for a week is $3,830-$11,616($547-$1,659 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $334 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,678 to $2,678 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Joshua Tree for a week is $7,660-$20,592($1,094-$2,942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $668 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,356 to $5,356 for first class
Lodging: $274 to $554 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Joshua Tree Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Joshua Tree is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Joshua Tree 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.
Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree.
Flight Costs to Joshua Tree
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $793 average in late December to a low of $540 in early September. Median flight price is $510. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Joshua Tree our data includes 366 originating airports, and 94 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Joshua Tree from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,348 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $230.
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 Joshua Tree, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $253, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Joshua Tree can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $690 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.