The average price of a 7-day trip to Montecito is $2,665 for a solo traveler, $4,786 for a couple, and $8,973 for a family of 4. Montecito hotels range from $138 to $675 per night with an average of $414, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are between $576 and $815 per person for economy flights and $1,807 to $2,557 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $111 to $234 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 Montecito, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SBA and stay in a Montecito hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Montecito is usually late January.
Average Montecito Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Montecito for a week is $1,994-$3,880($285-$554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $111 to $234 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $676 for economy
Lodging: $139 to $165 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $213 to $261 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Montecito for a week is $3,540-$6,472($506-$925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $222 to $468 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,352 for economy
Lodging: $139 to $165 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $213 to $261 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Montecito for a week is $6,308-$11,608($901-$1,658 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $444 to $936 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,704 for economy
Lodging: $278 to $330 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $392 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Montecito
How cheap can you make a vacation to Montecito? The cheapest trip to Montecito is about $207 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 $140 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 $117.
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 Montecito for a week is $1,449-$2,491($207-$356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $676 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $138 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Montecito for a week is $2,196-$3,902($314-$557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,352 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $138 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Montecito for a week is $4,248-$7,300($607-$1,043 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,704 for economy
Lodging: $234 to $276 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Montecito cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Montecito Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Montecito.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Montecito for a week is $3,939-$15,647($563-$2,235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $421 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $839 to $1,900 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $675 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Montecito for a week is $6,486-$20,494($927-$2,928 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $488 to $842 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,678 to $3,800 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $675 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Montecito for a week is $12,972-$34,508($1,853-$4,930 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $976 to $1,684 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,356 to $7,600 for first class
Lodging: $464 to $1,350 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Montecito Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Montecito is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Montecito 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.
Montecito 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 Montecito 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 Montecito.
Flight Costs to Montecito
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $815 average in late July to a low of $576 in late January. Median flight price is $527. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Montecito our data includes 291 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Montecito from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,991 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salt Lake City International (SLC) in Salt Lake City, UT (the United States) at an average of just $189.
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 Montecito, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $240, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Montecito can easily cost $790 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $52 per person. Private tours can cost $1570 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.