The average price of a 7-day trip to Occidental is $2,667 for a solo traveler, $4,790 for a couple, and $8,980 for a family of 4. Occidental hotels range from $108 to $494 per night with an average of $170, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $750 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) are between $905 and $1,358 per person for economy flights and $2,840 to $4,261 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $74 to $155 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 Occidental, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STS and stay in a Occidental hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Occidental is usually mid to late September.
Average Occidental Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Occidental for a week is $2,165-$3,957($309-$565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $155 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $561 to $1,222 for economy
Lodging: $181 to $194 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $225 to $275 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Occidental for a week is $3,932-$6,536($562-$934 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $310 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,122 to $2,444 for economy
Lodging: $181 to $194 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $225 to $275 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Occidental for a week is $6,206-$11,706($887-$1,672 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $620 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,244 to $4,888 for economy
Lodging: $362 to $388 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $315 to $413 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Occidental
How cheap can you make a vacation to Occidental? The cheapest trip to Occidental is about $197 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 $170 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 $88.
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 Occidental for a week is $1,376-$3,056($197-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $561 to $1,222 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $170 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Occidental for a week is $2,224-$4,852($318-$693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,122 to $2,444 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $170 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Occidental for a week is $4,448-$9,200($635-$1,314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,244 to $4,888 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $216 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $272 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Occidental cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Occidental Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Occidental.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Occidental for a week is $4,061-$14,736($580-$2,105 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $163 to $326 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,498 to $2,554 for first class
Lodging: $237 to $494 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $750 to $1,650 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Occidental for a week is $6,700-$19,572($957-$2,796 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $326 to $652 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,996 to $5,108 for first class
Lodging: $237 to $494 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $750 to $1,650 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Occidental for a week is $13,400-$33,204($1,914-$4,743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $652 to $1,304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,992 to $10,216 for first class
Lodging: $474 to $988 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,125 to $2,310 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Occidental Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Occidental is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Occidental 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.
Occidental 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 Occidental 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 Occidental.
Flight Costs to Occidental
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,358 average in early August to a low of $905 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $912. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Occidental our data includes 562 originating airports, and 119 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Occidental from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,102 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) at an average of just $216.
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 Occidental, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $454, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Occidental can easily cost $620 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $41 per person. Private tours can cost $1231 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.