The average price of a 7-day trip to Mammoth Lakes is $1,822 for a solo traveler, $3,272 for a couple, and $6,135 for a family of 4. Mammoth Lakes hotels range from $67 to $346 per night with an average of $120, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are between $568 and $871 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,733 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $100 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 Mammoth Lakes, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FAT and stay in a Mammoth Lakes hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mammoth Lakes is usually mid to late September.
Average Mammoth Lakes Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mammoth Lakes for a week is $1,397-$2,936($200-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $784 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $198 to $242 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mammoth Lakes for a week is $2,562-$4,594($366-$656 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,568 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $198 to $242 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mammoth Lakes for a week is $4,388-$7,970($627-$1,139 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,136 for economy
Lodging: $200 to $290 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $277 to $339 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mammoth Lakes
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mammoth Lakes? The cheapest trip to Mammoth Lakes is about $101 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 $20 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 $59.
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 Mammoth Lakes for a week is $707-$1,592($101-$227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $784 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mammoth Lakes for a week is $1,294-$2,782($185-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,568 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mammoth Lakes for a week is $2,516-$5,564($359-$795 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,136 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mammoth Lakes cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mammoth Lakes Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mammoth Lakes.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mammoth Lakes for a week is $2,829-$9,763($404-$1,395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $180 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $995 to $2,023 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $346 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mammoth Lakes for a week is $4,692-$13,046($670-$1,864 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $360 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,990 to $4,046 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $346 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mammoth Lakes for a week is $9,384-$22,852($1,341-$3,265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $496 to $720 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,980 to $8,092 for first class
Lodging: $322 to $692 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,620 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mammoth Lakes Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mammoth Lakes is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mammoth Lakes 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.
Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes.
Flight Costs to Mammoth Lakes
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $871 average in early August to a low of $568 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $578. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mammoth Lakes our data includes 419 originating airports, and 117 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mammoth Lakes from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,971 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 $199.
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 Mammoth Lakes, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $302, so you can easily save about 53% 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 Mammoth Lakes can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $863 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.