The average price of a 7-day trip to Novato is $2,225 for a solo traveler, $3,996 for a couple, and $7,492 for a family of 4. Novato hotels range from $76 to $344 per night with an average of $110, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) are between $872 and $1,729 per person for economy flights and $2,736 to $5,426 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $116 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 Novato, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OAK and stay in a Novato hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Novato is usually mid to late September.
Average Novato Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Novato for a week is $1,660-$3,362($237-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $524 to $1,470 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $148 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Novato for a week is $3,314-$6,162($473-$880 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,048 to $2,940 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $148 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Novato for a week is $5,164-$10,748($738-$1,535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,096 to $5,880 for economy
Lodging: $234 to $264 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $222 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Novato
How cheap can you make a vacation to Novato? The cheapest trip to Novato 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 $140 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 $60.
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 Novato for a week is $1,087-$2,829($155-$404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $524 to $1,470 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Novato for a week is $1,814-$4,698($259-$671 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,048 to $2,940 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Novato for a week is $3,628-$9,012($518-$1,287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,096 to $5,880 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $152 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Novato cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Novato Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Novato.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Novato for a week is $3,099-$12,393($443-$1,770 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,247 to $4,013 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $344 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Novato for a week is $5,172-$17,946($739-$2,564 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,494 to $8,026 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $344 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Novato for a week is $10,344-$31,788($1,478-$4,541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,988 to $16,052 for first class
Lodging: $342 to $688 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,596 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Novato Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Novato is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Novato 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.
Novato 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 Novato 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 Novato.
Flight Costs to Novato
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,729 average in late July to a low of $872 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $929. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Novato our data includes 1,132 originating airports, and 162 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Novato from an airport like Avalon (AVV) in Avalon (Australia) for an average $12,150 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $176.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Novato, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $857, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Novato can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $858 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.