The average price of a 7-day trip to Long Beach is $1,925 for a solo traveler, $3,457 for a couple, and $6,481 for a family of 4. Long Beach hotels range from $74 to $309 per night with an average of $111, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Long Beach Airport (LGB) are between $812 and $1,395 per person for economy flights and $2,548 to $4,378 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $118 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 Long Beach, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LGB and stay in a Long Beach hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Long Beach is usually mid to late September.
Average Long Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Long Beach for a week is $1,386-$2,824($198-$403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $484 to $1,116 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $136 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $121 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Long Beach for a week is $2,876-$5,324($411-$761 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $968 to $2,232 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $136 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $121 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Long Beach for a week is $4,428-$9,400($633-$1,343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,936 to $4,464 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $272 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $182 to $235 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Long Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Long Beach? The cheapest trip to Long Beach is about $147 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 $64.
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 Long Beach for a week is $1,026-$2,013($147-$288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $484 to $1,116 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Long Beach for a week is $1,692-$3,486($242-$498 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $968 to $2,232 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Long Beach for a week is $3,240-$6,780($463-$969 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,936 to $4,464 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Long Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Long Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Long Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Long Beach for a week is $3,059-$10,496($437-$1,499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $248 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,331 to $2,712 for first class
Lodging: $183 to $309 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Long Beach for a week is $5,020-$14,944($717-$2,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $496 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,662 to $5,424 for first class
Lodging: $183 to $309 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Long Beach for a week is $10,040-$26,864($1,434-$3,838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $992 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,324 to $10,848 for first class
Lodging: $366 to $618 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Long Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Long Beach is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Long Beach 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.
Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach.
Flight Costs to Long Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,395 average in late July to a low of $812 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $783. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Long Beach our data includes 631 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Long Beach from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $11,231 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like McCarran International (LAS) in Las Vegas, NV (the United States) at an average of just $156.
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 Long Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $583, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Long Beach can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $770 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.