The average price of a 7-day trip to Mesa is $1,468 for a solo traveler, $2,637 for a couple, and $4,943 for a family of 4. Mesa hotels range from $57 to $258 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) are between $542 and $829 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,601 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $83 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 Mesa, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GJT and stay in a Mesa hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 26th to May 6th (except the week of April 2nd)
- August 6th to November 11th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mesa is usually early September.
Average Mesa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mesa for a week is $1,098-$2,169($157-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $730 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mesa for a week is $2,160-$3,678($309-$525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,460 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mesa for a week is $3,528-$6,444($504-$921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,920 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $187 to $200 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mesa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mesa? The cheapest trip to Mesa is about $110 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 $180 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 $46.
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 Mesa for a week is $767-$2,351($110-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $730 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mesa for a week is $1,258-$3,382($180-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,460 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mesa for a week is $2,516-$6,236($359-$891 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,920 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $352 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Mesa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mesa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mesa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mesa for a week is $2,390-$12,311($341-$1,759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $915 to $1,701 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mesa for a week is $4,012-$15,118($573-$2,160 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,830 to $3,402 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mesa for a week is $8,024-$25,484($1,146-$3,641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,660 to $6,804 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $516 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $2,376 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mesa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mesa is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mesa 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.
Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa.
Flight Costs to Mesa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $829 average in late December to a low of $542 in early September. Median flight price is $536. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mesa our data includes 303 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mesa from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,439 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $146.
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 Mesa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $287, 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 Mesa can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $643 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.