The average price of a 7-day trip to Lucerne is $1,750 for a solo traveler, $3,143 for a couple, and $5,892 for a family of 4. Lucerne hotels range from $67 to $308 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are between $617 and $985 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,091 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $113 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 Lucerne, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Lucerne hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lucerne is usually early to mid September.
Average Lucerne Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lucerne for a week is $1,413-$2,613($202-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $808 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lucerne for a week is $2,700-$4,566($386-$652 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,616 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lucerne for a week is $4,428-$8,016($633-$1,145 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,232 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $226 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $209 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lucerne
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lucerne? The cheapest trip to Lucerne is about $127 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 $55.
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 Lucerne for a week is $886-$2,065($127-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $808 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lucerne for a week is $1,442-$3,230($206-$461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,616 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lucerne for a week is $2,884-$6,100($412-$871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,232 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lucerne cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lucerne Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lucerne.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lucerne for a week is $2,625-$9,519($375-$1,360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $226 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $853 to $1,697 for first class
Lodging: $153 to $308 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lucerne for a week is $4,332-$12,798($619-$1,828 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $452 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,706 to $3,394 for first class
Lodging: $153 to $308 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lucerne for a week is $8,664-$21,852($1,238-$3,122 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $488 to $904 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,412 to $6,788 for first class
Lodging: $306 to $616 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $780 to $1,456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lucerne Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lucerne is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lucerne 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.
Lucerne 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 Lucerne 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 Lucerne.
Flight Costs to Lucerne
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $985 average in late July to a low of $617 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lucerne our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lucerne from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,026 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
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 Lucerne, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $368, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Lucerne can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $767 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.