The average price of a 7-day trip to Malibu is $3,139 for a solo traveler, $5,638 for a couple, and $10,569 for a family of 4. Malibu hotels range from $129 to $495 per night with an average of $228, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are between $666 and $1,156 per person for economy flights and $2,090 to $3,628 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $102 to $230 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 Malibu, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LAX and stay in a Malibu hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Malibu is usually early to mid September.
Average Malibu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Malibu for a week is $2,083-$4,944($298-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $230 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $1,006 for economy
Lodging: $163 to $194 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $318 to $388 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Malibu for a week is $3,738-$7,860($534-$1,123 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $460 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $2,012 for economy
Lodging: $163 to $194 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $318 to $388 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Malibu for a week is $6,376-$14,190($911-$2,027 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $408 to $920 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $4,024 for economy
Lodging: $326 to $388 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $477 to $621 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Malibu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Malibu? The cheapest trip to Malibu is about $191 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $113.
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 Malibu for a week is $1,334-$2,472($191-$353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $1,006 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $129 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Malibu for a week is $2,068-$4,164($295-$595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $2,012 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $129 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Malibu for a week is $3,836-$8,316($548-$1,188 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $4,024 for economy
Lodging: $226 to $258 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Malibu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Malibu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Malibu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Malibu for a week is $3,834-$17,463($548-$2,495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $414 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $2,565 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $495 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 Malibu for a week is $5,904-$22,926($843-$3,275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $828 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $5,130 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $495 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 Malibu for a week is $11,808-$41,052($1,687-$5,865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $736 to $1,656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,128 to $10,260 for first class
Lodging: $588 to $990 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Malibu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Malibu is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Malibu 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.
Malibu 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 Malibu 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 Malibu.
Flight Costs to Malibu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,156 average in late July to a low of $666 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $704. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Malibu our data includes 1,415 originating airports, and 237 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Malibu from an airport like Frankfurt Hahn (HHN) in Hahn (Germany) for an average $8,149 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, 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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Malibu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $490, so you can easily save about 74% 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 Malibu can easily cost $730 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $49 per person. Private tours can cost $1463 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.