The average price of a 7-day trip to Oakland is $1,627 for a solo traveler, $2,922 for a couple, and $5,478 for a family of 4. Oakland hotels range from $54 to $245 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $290 to $570 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Portland International Airport (PDX) are between $718 and $1,158 per person for economy flights and $2,253 to $3,634 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $98 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 Oakland, OR, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PDX and stay in a Oakland hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Oakland is usually mid to late September.
Average Oakland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Oakland for a week is $1,113-$2,407($159-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,007 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Oakland for a week is $2,404-$4,402($343-$629 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,014 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Oakland for a week is $3,636-$7,912($519-$1,130 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,028 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $155 to $190 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Oakland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Oakland? The cheapest trip to Oakland is about $121 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 $286 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 $47.
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 Oakland for a week is $847-$3,190($121-$456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,007 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $286 to $316 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Oakland for a week is $1,412-$4,484($202-$641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,014 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $286 to $316 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Oakland for a week is $2,824-$8,020($403-$1,146 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,028 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $400 to $474 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Oakland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Oakland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Oakland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Oakland for a week is $2,384-$9,824($341-$1,403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,126 to $2,296 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $570 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Oakland for a week is $4,042-$13,492($577-$1,927 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,252 to $4,592 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $570 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Oakland for a week is $8,084-$23,906($1,155-$3,415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,504 to $9,184 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $912 to $1,539 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Oakland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Oakland is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Oakland 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.
Oakland 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 Oakland 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Oakland.
Flight Costs to Oakland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,158 average in late July to a low of $718 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $763. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Oakland our data includes 921 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Oakland from an airport like Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ) in Trichinopoly (India) for an average $7,219 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton (PDT) in Pendleton, OR (the United States) at an average of just $131.
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 Oakland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $439, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Oakland can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $610 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.