The average price of a 7-day trip to Murphys is $1,862 for a solo traveler, $3,344 for a couple, and $6,269 for a family of 4. Murphys hotels range from $84 to $381 per night with an average of $146, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are between $617 and $985 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,091 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $74 to $152 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 Murphys, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Murphys hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Murphys is usually early to mid September.
Average Murphys Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Murphys for a week is $1,606-$3,005($229-$429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $152 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $119 to $182 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $150 to $184 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Murphys for a week is $2,984-$5,202($426-$743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $304 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $119 to $182 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $150 to $184 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Murphys for a week is $4,918-$9,788($703-$1,398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $608 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $238 to $364 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $225 to $276 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Murphys
How cheap can you make a vacation to Murphys? The cheapest trip to Murphys is about $103 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 $20 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 $75.
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 Murphys for a week is $718-$1,782($103-$255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Murphys for a week is $1,316-$3,060($188-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Murphys for a week is $2,572-$6,120($367-$874 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $168 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Murphys cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Murphys Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Murphys.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Murphys for a week is $3,053-$11,470($436-$1,639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $163 to $289 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $778 to $2,151 for first class
Lodging: $189 to $381 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Murphys for a week is $4,972-$15,644($710-$2,235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $326 to $578 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,556 to $4,302 for first class
Lodging: $189 to $381 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Murphys for a week is $9,944-$26,908($1,421-$3,844 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $652 to $1,156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,112 to $8,604 for first class
Lodging: $378 to $762 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,702 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Murphys Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Murphys is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Murphys 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.
Murphys 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 Murphys 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 Murphys.
Flight Costs to Murphys
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $985 average in late July to a low of $617 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Murphys our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Murphys from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,026 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
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 Murphys, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $368, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Murphys can easily cost $470 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $949 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.