The average price of a 7-day trip to Napa Valley is $2,358 for a solo traveler, $4,235 for a couple, and $7,939 for a family of 4. Napa Valley hotels range from $139 to $700 per night with an average of $344, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 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 $119 to $232 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 Napa Valley, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Napa Valley 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 Napa Valley is usually early to mid September.
Average Napa Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Napa Valley for a week is $1,861-$3,851($266-$550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $119 to $232 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $877 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $225 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Napa Valley for a week is $3,554-$6,568($508-$938 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $238 to $464 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,754 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $225 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Napa Valley for a week is $5,812-$12,704($830-$1,815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $476 to $928 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,508 for economy
Lodging: $352 to $450 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $164 to $213 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Napa Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Napa Valley? The cheapest trip to Napa Valley is about $124 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 $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 Napa Valley for a week is $865-$2,446($124-$349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $877 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $139 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Napa Valley for a week is $1,610-$4,058($230-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,754 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $139 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Napa Valley for a week is $3,148-$8,116($450-$1,159 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,508 for economy
Lodging: $234 to $278 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Napa Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Napa Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Napa Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Napa Valley for a week is $4,785-$10,795($684-$1,542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $238 to $418 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,055 to $2,061 for first class
Lodging: $344 to $700 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Napa Valley for a week is $7,506-$15,782($1,072-$2,255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $476 to $836 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,110 to $4,122 for first class
Lodging: $344 to $700 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Napa Valley for a week is $15,012-$29,242($2,145-$4,177 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $952 to $1,672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,220 to $8,244 for first class
Lodging: $688 to $1,400 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,549 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Napa Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Napa Valley is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Napa Valley 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.
Napa Valley 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 Napa Valley 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 Napa Valley.
Flight Costs to Napa Valley
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 Napa Valley our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Napa Valley 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 Napa Valley, 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 Napa Valley can easily cost $790 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $53 per person. Private tours can cost $1577 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.