The average price of a 7-day trip to Mendocino is $2,128 for a solo traveler, $3,822 for a couple, and $7,165 for a family of 4. Mendocino hotels range from $92 to $420 per night with an average of $146, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 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 $78 to $159 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 Mendocino, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Mendocino 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 Mendocino is usually early to mid September.
Average Mendocino Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mendocino for a week is $1,484-$3,163($212-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $159 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $808 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $168 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $169 to $207 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mendocino for a week is $2,890-$5,438($413-$777 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $318 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,616 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $168 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $169 to $207 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mendocino for a week is $4,808-$9,700($687-$1,386 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $636 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,232 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $336 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $237 to $331 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mendocino
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mendocino? The cheapest trip to Mendocino is about $156 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 $200 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 $79.
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 Mendocino for a week is $1,093-$2,678($156-$383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $808 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $92 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mendocino for a week is $1,712-$3,976($245-$568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,616 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $92 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mendocino for a week is $3,424-$7,124($489-$1,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,232 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $184 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $280 to $322 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mendocino cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mendocino Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mendocino.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mendocino for a week is $3,737-$11,738($534-$1,677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $350 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $961 to $2,376 for first class
Lodging: $290 to $420 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mendocino for a week is $5,734-$16,564($819-$2,366 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $700 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,922 to $4,752 for first class
Lodging: $290 to $420 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mendocino for a week is $11,468-$28,982($1,638-$4,140 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $592 to $1,400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,844 to $9,504 for first class
Lodging: $580 to $840 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,613 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mendocino Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mendocino is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mendocino 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.
Mendocino 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 Mendocino 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 Mendocino.
Flight Costs to Mendocino
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 Mendocino our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mendocino 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 Mendocino, 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 Mendocino can easily cost $520 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $35 per person. Private tours can cost $1046 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.