The average price of a 7-day trip to Los Angeles is $1,071 for a solo traveler, $1,924 for a couple, and $3,606 for a family of 4. Los Angeles hotels range from $41 to $188 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Aviador C. Campos Airport (CPC) are between $470 and $799 per person for economy flights and $1,475 to $2,507 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $56 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 Los Angeles, CL
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CPC and stay in a Los Angeles hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of January 15th, January 29th and February 12th)
- April 16th to June 17th (except the week of May 21st)
- August 20th to October 28th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Los Angeles is usually early October.
Average Los Angeles Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Los Angeles for a week is $719-$1,489($103-$213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $324 to $671 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Los Angeles for a week is $1,538-$2,808($220-$401 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $648 to $1,342 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $71 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Los Angeles for a week is $2,414-$5,104($345-$729 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,296 to $2,684 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $142 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $51 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Los Angeles
How cheap can you make a vacation to Los Angeles? The cheapest trip to Los Angeles is about $93 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 23% 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 $36.
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 Los Angeles for a week is $652-$1,488($93-$213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $324 to $671 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Los Angeles for a week is $1,088-$2,376($155-$339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $648 to $1,342 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Los Angeles for a week is $2,176-$4,392($311-$627 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,296 to $2,684 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Los Angeles cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Los Angeles Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Los Angeles.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Los Angeles for a week is $1,780-$6,209($254-$887 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $816 to $1,771 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $188 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $616 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Los Angeles for a week is $3,002-$8,722($429-$1,246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,632 to $3,542 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $188 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $616 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Los Angeles for a week is $6,004-$15,968($858-$2,281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,264 to $7,084 for first class
Lodging: $186 to $376 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $986 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Los Angeles Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Los Angeles is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.
Flight Costs to Los Angeles
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $799 average in late December to a low of $470 in early October. Median flight price is $217. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Los Angeles our data includes 4 originating airports, and 7 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Los Angeles from an airport like John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in New York, NY (the United States) for an average $1,346 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) in Buenos Aires (Argentina) at an average of just $178.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Los Angeles, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $329, so you can easily save about 70% 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 Los Angeles can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $469 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.