The average price of a 7-day trip to Mountain View is $2,238 for a solo traveler, $4,019 for a couple, and $7,535 for a family of 4. Mountain View hotels range from $81 to $368 per night with an average of $135, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are between $773 and $1,417 per person for economy flights and $2,426 to $4,447 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $138 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 Mountain View, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJC and stay in a Mountain View hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 9th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mountain View is usually mid to late September.
Average Mountain View Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mountain View for a week is $1,644-$3,389($235-$484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $138 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $1,247 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $160 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mountain View for a week is $3,166-$5,942($452-$849 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $276 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $2,494 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $160 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mountain View for a week is $4,896-$10,616($699-$1,517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $552 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $4,988 for economy
Lodging: $260 to $260 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $294 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mountain View
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mountain View? The cheapest trip to Mountain View is about $155 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 $260 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 $71.
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 Mountain View for a week is $1,087-$3,474($155-$496 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $1,247 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mountain View for a week is $1,748-$5,148($250-$735 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $2,494 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mountain View for a week is $3,496-$9,576($499-$1,368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $4,988 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $162 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $480 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mountain View cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mountain View Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mountain View.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mountain View for a week is $2,838-$11,630($405-$1,661 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $248 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $972 to $2,694 for first class
Lodging: $185 to $368 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mountain View for a week is $4,566-$16,060($652-$2,294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $496 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,944 to $5,388 for first class
Lodging: $185 to $368 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mountain View for a week is $9,132-$29,240($1,305-$4,177 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $992 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,888 to $10,776 for first class
Lodging: $370 to $736 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $900 to $1,920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mountain View Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mountain View is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mountain View 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.
Mountain View 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 Mountain View 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 Mountain View.
Flight Costs to Mountain View
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,417 average in early January to a low of $773 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $895. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mountain View our data includes 1,292 originating airports, and 159 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mountain View from an airport like Komodo (LBJ) in Labuhan Bajo (Indonesia) for an average $9,556 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 $115.
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 Mountain View, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $645, so you can easily save about 83% 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 Mountain View can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $916 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.