The average price of a 7-day trip to Long Beach is $2,106 for a solo traveler, $3,782 for a couple, and $7,091 for a family of 4. Long Beach hotels range from $73 to $333 per night with an average of $110, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $760 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Portland International Airport (PDX) are between $718 and $1,158 per person for economy flights and $2,253 to $3,634 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $135 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, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PDX and stay in a Long Beach hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th 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 $1,378-$3,242($197-$463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $135 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,019 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $175 to $213 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 $2,802-$5,484($400-$783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $270 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,038 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $175 to $213 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 $4,432-$9,776($633-$1,397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $540 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,076 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $300 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $263 to $320 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 $138 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 $160 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 $58.
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 $969-$2,604($138-$372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,019 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 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 $1,590-$4,008($227-$573 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,038 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 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 $3,180-$7,296($454-$1,042 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,076 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $280 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 $3,035-$14,438($434-$2,063 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $284 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,177 to $2,874 for first class
Lodging: $165 to $333 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $760 to $1,596 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 $5,080-$19,300($726-$2,757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $568 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,354 to $5,748 for first class
Lodging: $165 to $333 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $760 to $1,596 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 $10,160-$32,852($1,451-$4,693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $496 to $1,136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,708 to $11,496 for first class
Lodging: $330 to $666 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,216 to $2,234 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Long Beach.
Flight Costs to Long Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,158 average in late July to a low of $718 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $763. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Long Beach our data includes 921 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Long Beach from an airport like Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ) in Trichinopoly (India) for an average $7,219 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton (PDT) in Pendleton, OR (the United States) at an average of just $131.
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 $439, 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 $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $831 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.