The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Havasu City is $1,820 for a solo traveler, $3,269 for a couple, and $6,128 for a family of 4. Lake Havasu City hotels range from $64 to $294 per night with an average of $114, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to McCarran International Airport (LAS) are between $672 and $1,050 per person for economy flights and $2,109 to $3,295 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $83 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LAS and stay in a Lake Havasu City hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Havasu City is usually mid to late September.
Average Lake Havasu City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Havasu City for a week is $1,265-$2,746($181-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $935 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $167 to $205 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Havasu City for a week is $2,592-$4,492($370-$642 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,870 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $167 to $205 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Havasu City for a week is $4,076-$8,032($582-$1,147 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,740 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $251 to $328 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Havasu City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Havasu City? The cheapest trip to Lake Havasu City is about $128 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 $80 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 $55.
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 Lake Havasu City for a week is $893-$1,998($128-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $935 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Havasu City for a week is $1,456-$3,276($208-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,870 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Havasu City for a week is $2,912-$6,192($416-$885 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,740 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lake Havasu City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Havasu City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake Havasu City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Havasu City for a week is $2,745-$11,379($392-$1,626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,078 to $2,272 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $294 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Havasu City for a week is $4,614-$14,694($659-$2,099 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $226 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,156 to $4,544 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $294 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Havasu City for a week is $9,228-$25,356($1,318-$3,622 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $452 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,312 to $9,088 for first class
Lodging: $292 to $588 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $2,016 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Havasu City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Havasu City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Havasu City 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.
Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City.
Flight Costs to Lake Havasu City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,050 average in early January to a low of $672 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $634. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Havasu City our data includes 948 originating airports, and 172 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Havasu City from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,217 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) at an average of just $118.
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 Lake Havasu City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $377, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Lake Havasu City can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $732 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.