The average price of a 7-day trip to Los Gatos is $2,068 for a solo traveler, $3,714 for a couple, and $6,963 for a family of 4. Los Gatos hotels range from $87 to $395 per night with an average of $158, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are between $773 and $1,417 per person for economy flights and $2,426 to $4,447 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $79 to $129 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 Gatos, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJC and stay in a Los Gatos hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 9th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Los Gatos is usually mid to late September.
Average Los Gatos Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Los Gatos for a week is $1,657-$3,005($237-$429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $129 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $1,148 for economy
Lodging: $141 to $159 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Los Gatos for a week is $3,312-$5,594($473-$799 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $258 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $2,296 for economy
Lodging: $141 to $159 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Los Gatos for a week is $5,044-$10,112($721-$1,445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $516 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $4,592 for economy
Lodging: $282 to $318 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $188 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Los Gatos
How cheap can you make a vacation to Los Gatos? The cheapest trip to Los Gatos is about $162 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 $120 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 $76.
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 Gatos for a week is $1,131-$2,570($162-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $1,148 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $87 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Los Gatos for a week is $1,806-$4,180($258-$597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $2,296 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $87 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Los Gatos for a week is $3,612-$7,784($516-$1,112 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $4,592 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $174 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Los Gatos cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Los Gatos 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 Gatos.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Los Gatos for a week is $3,529-$16,252($504-$2,322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $245 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,101 to $2,537 for first class
Lodging: $239 to $395 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Los Gatos for a week is $5,624-$20,504($803-$2,929 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $490 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,202 to $5,074 for first class
Lodging: $239 to $395 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Los Gatos for a week is $11,248-$35,008($1,607-$5,001 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $568 to $980 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,404 to $10,148 for first class
Lodging: $478 to $790 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Los Gatos Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Los Gatos is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Los Gatos 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 Gatos 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 Gatos 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 Los Gatos.
Flight Costs to Los Gatos
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,417 average in early January to a low of $773 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $895. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Los Gatos our data includes 1,292 originating airports, and 159 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Los Gatos from an airport like Komodo (LBJ) in Labuhan Bajo (Indonesia) for an average $9,556 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 $115.
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 Los Gatos, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $645, so you can easily save about 83% 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 Gatos can easily cost $490 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $984 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.