The average price of a 7-day trip to Mill Valley is $2,503 for a solo traveler, $4,495 for a couple, and $8,428 for a family of 4. Mill Valley hotels range from $110 to $445 per night with an average of $145, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) are between $872 and $1,729 per person for economy flights and $2,736 to $5,426 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $72 to $134 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 Mill Valley, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OAK and stay in a Mill Valley hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mill Valley is usually mid to late September.
Average Mill Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mill Valley for a week is $1,694-$3,635($242-$519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $524 to $1,383 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $175 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $179 to $219 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mill Valley for a week is $3,418-$6,648($488-$950 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,048 to $2,766 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $175 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $179 to $219 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mill Valley for a week is $5,444-$11,384($778-$1,626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,096 to $5,532 for economy
Lodging: $222 to $350 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $269 to $307 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mill Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mill Valley? The cheapest trip to Mill Valley is about $196 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 $160 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 $98.
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 Mill Valley for a week is $1,371-$3,041($196-$434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $524 to $1,383 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $110 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mill Valley for a week is $2,154-$4,942($308-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,048 to $2,766 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $110 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mill Valley for a week is $4,308-$9,428($615-$1,347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,096 to $5,532 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $220 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $304 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mill Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mill Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mill Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mill Valley for a week is $3,494-$17,007($499-$2,430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $151 to $255 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,111 to $3,222 for first class
Lodging: $221 to $445 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 Mill Valley for a week is $5,662-$22,014($809-$3,145 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $302 to $510 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,222 to $6,444 for first class
Lodging: $221 to $445 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 Mill Valley for a week is $11,324-$39,228($1,618-$5,604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $604 to $1,020 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,444 to $12,888 for first class
Lodging: $442 to $890 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mill Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mill Valley is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mill Valley 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.
Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley.
Flight Costs to Mill Valley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,729 average in late July to a low of $872 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $929. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mill Valley our data includes 1,132 originating airports, and 162 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mill Valley from an airport like Avalon (AVV) in Avalon (Australia) for an average $12,150 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 $176.
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 Mill Valley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $857, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Mill Valley can easily cost $550 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $37 per person. Private tours can cost $1108 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.