The average price of a 7-day trip to Long Beach is $2,176 for a solo traveler, $3,908 for a couple, and $7,327 for a family of 4. Long Beach hotels range from $80 to $366 per night with an average of $110, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are between $508 and $820 per person for economy flights and $1,594 to $2,573 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $134 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, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ILM and stay in a Long Beach hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
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 $1,419-$3,363($203-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $697 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $236 to $288 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 $2,488-$5,244($355-$749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,394 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $236 to $288 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 $4,356-$8,958($622-$1,280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,788 for economy
Lodging: $220 to $270 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $330 to $403 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 $141 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $180 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 $71.
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 $989-$2,444($141-$349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $697 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 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 $1,552-$3,568($222-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,394 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 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 $3,104-$6,608($443-$944 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,788 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $160 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $352 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 $2,921-$11,835($417-$1,691 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $255 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $939 to $1,986 for first class
Lodging: $181 to $366 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 Long Beach for a week is $4,756-$15,606($679-$2,229 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $510 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,878 to $3,972 for first class
Lodging: $181 to $366 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 Long Beach for a week is $9,512-$26,376($1,359-$3,768 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $1,020 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,756 to $7,944 for first class
Lodging: $362 to $732 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,882 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 $820 average in late July to a low of $508 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $487. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Long Beach our data includes 345 originating airports, and 83 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Long Beach from an airport like Viracopos International (VCP) in Sao Paulo (Brazil) for an average $5,286 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $197.
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 $312, so you can easily save about 61% 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 $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $912 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.