The average price of a 7-day trip to Mojave Desert is $1,456 for a solo traveler, $2,615 for a couple, and $4,902 for a family of 4. Mojave Desert hotels range from $57 to $262 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to McCarran International Airport (LAS) are between $672 and $1,050 per person for economy flights and $2,109 to $3,295 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $72 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 Mojave Desert, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LAS and stay in a Mojave Desert hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mojave Desert is usually mid to late September.
Average Mojave Desert Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mojave Desert for a week is $1,183-$2,237($169-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mojave Desert for a week is $2,482-$3,948($355-$564 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mojave Desert for a week is $3,856-$6,848($551-$978 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $182 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mojave Desert
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mojave Desert? The cheapest trip to Mojave Desert is about $96 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 $21 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 $49.
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 Mojave Desert for a week is $675-$1,543($96-$220 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mojave Desert for a week is $1,224-$2,744($175-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mojave Desert for a week is $2,370-$5,488($339-$784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $82 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Mojave Desert cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mojave Desert Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mojave Desert.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mojave Desert for a week is $2,299-$9,311($328-$1,330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $151 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $889 to $2,134 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $1,020 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mojave Desert for a week is $3,818-$12,502($545-$1,786 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $302 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,778 to $4,268 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $1,020 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mojave Desert for a week is $7,636-$21,332($1,091-$3,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $604 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,556 to $8,536 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $524 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $816 to $1,428 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mojave Desert Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mojave Desert is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mojave Desert 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.
Mojave Desert 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 Mojave Desert 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 Mojave Desert.
Flight Costs to Mojave Desert
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,050 average in early January to a low of $672 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $634. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mojave Desert our data includes 948 originating airports, and 172 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mojave Desert from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,217 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) at an average of just $118.
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 Mojave Desert, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $377, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Mojave Desert can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $653 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.