The average price of a 7-day trip to Lafayette is $2,027 for a solo traveler, $3,640 for a couple, and $6,825 for a family of 4. Lafayette hotels range from $72 to $328 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) are between $872 and $1,729 per person for economy flights and $2,736 to $5,426 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $120 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 Lafayette, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OAK and stay in a Lafayette hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lafayette is usually mid to late September.
Average Lafayette Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lafayette for a week is $1,481-$3,220($212-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $524 to $1,504 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $121 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lafayette for a week is $3,016-$6,014($431-$859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,048 to $3,008 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $121 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lafayette for a week is $4,436-$10,828($634-$1,547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,096 to $6,016 for economy
Lodging: $214 to $242 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $234 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lafayette
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lafayette? The cheapest trip to Lafayette is about $119 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 $65.
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 Lafayette for a week is $833-$2,321($119-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $524 to $1,504 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lafayette for a week is $1,546-$4,210($221-$601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,048 to $3,008 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lafayette for a week is $3,032-$8,420($433-$1,203 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,096 to $6,016 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lafayette cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lafayette Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lafayette.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lafayette for a week is $3,268-$11,005($467-$1,572 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $240 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,625 for first class
Lodging: $191 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lafayette for a week is $5,390-$16,310($770-$2,330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $480 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,040 to $7,250 for first class
Lodging: $191 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lafayette for a week is $10,780-$29,770($1,540-$4,253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $960 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,080 to $14,500 for first class
Lodging: $382 to $656 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,425 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lafayette Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lafayette is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lafayette 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.
Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette.
Flight Costs to Lafayette
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,729 average in late July to a low of $872 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $929. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lafayette our data includes 1,132 originating airports, and 162 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lafayette from an airport like Avalon (AVV) in Avalon (Australia) for an average $12,150 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $176.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lafayette, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $857, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Lafayette can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $818 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.