The average price of a 7-day trip to Nevada City is $1,741 for a solo traveler, $3,127 for a couple, and $5,862 for a family of 4. Nevada City hotels range from $75 to $341 per night with an average of $124, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $500 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 $68 to $102 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 Nevada City, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Nevada City 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 Nevada City is usually early to mid September.
Average Nevada City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nevada City for a week is $1,492-$2,546($213-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $169 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Nevada City for a week is $2,828-$4,412($404-$630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $169 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Nevada City for a week is $4,426-$8,156($632-$1,165 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $228 to $338 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nevada City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nevada City? The cheapest trip to Nevada City is about $134 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 $120 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 $61.
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 Nevada City for a week is $936-$2,117($134-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Nevada City for a week is $1,506-$3,334($215-$476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Nevada City for a week is $3,012-$6,128($430-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Nevada City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nevada City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nevada City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nevada City for a week is $3,007-$9,139($430-$1,306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $184 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,103 to $2,151 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $341 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nevada City for a week is $4,964-$12,578($709-$1,797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $368 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,206 to $4,302 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $341 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nevada City for a week is $9,928-$22,306($1,418-$3,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $488 to $736 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,412 to $8,604 for first class
Lodging: $350 to $682 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,425 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nevada City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nevada City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nevada City 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.
Nevada City 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 Nevada City 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 Nevada City.
Flight Costs to Nevada City
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 Nevada City our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Nevada City 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 Nevada City, 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 Nevada City can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $850 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.