The average price of a 7-day trip to Morro Bay is $1,728 for a solo traveler, $3,103 for a couple, and $5,818 for a family of 4. Morro Bay hotels range from $63 to $286 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $640 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 $43 to $94 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 Morro Bay, CA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SBA and stay in a Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay is usually late January.

 

Average Morro Bay Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Morro Bay for a week is $1,164-$2,587($166-$370 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $383 to $693 for economy

Lodging: $80 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $168 to $206 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Morro Bay for a week is $2,234-$4,182($319-$597 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $766 to $1,386 for economy

Lodging: $80 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $168 to $206 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Morro Bay for a week is $3,696-$7,258($528-$1,037 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,532 to $2,772 for economy

Lodging: $160 to $224 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $269 to $309 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Morro Bay

How cheap can you make a vacation to Morro Bay? The cheapest trip to Morro Bay is about $124 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 $53.

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 Morro Bay for a week is $869-$2,349($124-$336 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $383 to $693 for economy

Lodging: $53 to $63 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 Morro Bay for a week is $1,420-$3,378($203-$483 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $766 to $1,386 for economy

Lodging: $53 to $63 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 Morro Bay for a week is $2,840-$5,964($406-$852 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,532 to $2,772 for economy

Lodging: $106 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $252 to $308 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Morro Bay cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Morro Bay Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Morro Bay.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Morro Bay for a week is $2,444-$10,092($349-$1,442 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $927 to $1,927 for first class

Lodging: $142 to $286 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 Morro Bay for a week is $4,036-$13,272($577-$1,896 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,854 to $3,854 for first class

Lodging: $142 to $286 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 Morro Bay for a week is $8,072-$23,088($1,153-$3,298 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,708 to $7,708 for first class

Lodging: $284 to $572 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $960 to $1,728 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Morro Bay Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Morro Bay is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Morro Bay 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.

Morro Bay 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Morro Bay 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Morro Bay.

 

Flight Costs to Morro Bay

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 Morro Bay our data includes 291 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Morro Bay 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $714 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.

 

 

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