The average price of a 7-day trip to Oceanside is $2,014 for a solo traveler, $3,617 for a couple, and $6,781 for a family of 4. Oceanside hotels range from $72 to $297 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $360 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Diego International Airport (SAN) are between $681 and $1,080 per person for economy flights and $2,137 to $3,389 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $109 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 Oceanside, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAN and stay in a Oceanside hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Oceanside is usually mid to late September.
Average Oceanside Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Oceanside for a week is $1,313-$3,055($188-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $864 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $194 to $238 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Oceanside for a week is $2,704-$5,114($386-$731 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,728 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $194 to $238 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Oceanside for a week is $4,304-$8,650($615-$1,236 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,456 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $264 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $272 to $357 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Oceanside
How cheap can you make a vacation to Oceanside? The cheapest trip to Oceanside is about $139 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 $360 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 $63.
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 Oceanside for a week is $972-$3,649($139-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $864 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $400 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Oceanside for a week is $1,566-$4,898($224-$700 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,728 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $360 to $400 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Oceanside for a week is $3,132-$8,596($447-$1,228 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,456 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $600 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Oceanside cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Oceanside Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Oceanside.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Oceanside for a week is $2,640-$9,439($377-$1,348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $240 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $818 to $2,143 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Oceanside for a week is $4,284-$13,262($612-$1,895 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $480 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,636 to $4,286 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Oceanside for a week is $8,568-$23,152($1,224-$3,307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $960 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,272 to $8,572 for first class
Lodging: $332 to $594 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $728 to $1,310 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Oceanside Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Oceanside is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Oceanside 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.
Oceanside 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 Oceanside 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 Oceanside.
Flight Costs to Oceanside
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,080 average in late July to a low of $681 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $695. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Oceanside our data includes 886 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Oceanside from an airport like U-Tapao Pattaya International (UTP) in Utapao (Thailand) for an average $7,081 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) at an average of just $128.
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 Oceanside, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Oceanside can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $819 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.