The average price of a 7-day trip to La Jolla is $2,031 for a solo traveler, $3,648 for a couple, and $6,838 for a family of 4. La Jolla hotels range from $67 to $329 per night with an average of $148, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Diego International Airport (SAN) are between $681 and $1,080 per person for economy flights and $2,137 to $3,389 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $66 to $143 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 La Jolla, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAN and stay in a La Jolla hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in La Jolla is usually mid to late September.
Average La Jolla Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit La Jolla for a week is $1,551-$3,319($222-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $896 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $152 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $194 to $237 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit La Jolla for a week is $2,970-$5,584($424-$798 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,792 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $152 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $194 to $237 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit La Jolla for a week is $4,836-$9,724($691-$1,389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,584 for economy
Lodging: $228 to $304 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $272 to $356 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to La Jolla
How cheap can you make a vacation to La Jolla? The cheapest trip to La Jolla is about $106 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 $60.
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 La Jolla for a week is $742-$1,739($106-$248 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $896 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $67 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 La Jolla for a week is $1,364-$3,076($195-$439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,792 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $67 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 La Jolla for a week is $2,680-$6,152($383-$879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,584 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to La Jolla cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury La Jolla Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in La Jolla.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit La Jolla for a week is $2,843-$15,487($406-$2,212 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $125 to $315 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $846 to $2,482 for first class
Lodging: $187 to $329 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit La Jolla for a week is $4,564-$20,174($652-$2,882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $250 to $630 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,692 to $4,964 for first class
Lodging: $187 to $329 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit La Jolla for a week is $9,128-$36,028($1,304-$5,147 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $500 to $1,260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,384 to $9,928 for first class
Lodging: $374 to $658 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
La Jolla Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in La Jolla is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in La Jolla 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.
La Jolla 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla.
Flight Costs to La Jolla
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,080 average in late July to a low of $681 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $695. These prices are based on millions of flights. For La Jolla our data includes 886 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to La Jolla from an airport like U-Tapao Pattaya International (UTP) in Utapao (Thailand) for an average $7,081 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 $128.
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 La Jolla, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, 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 La Jolla can easily cost $470 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $938 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.