The average price of a 7-day trip to Otay Mesa is $2,023 for a solo traveler, $3,633 for a couple, and $6,811 for a family of 4. Otay Mesa hotels range from $48 to $218 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are between $712 and $2,747 per person for economy flights and $2,234 to $8,620 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $78 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 Otay Mesa, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TIJ and stay in a Otay Mesa hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- July 30th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Otay Mesa is usually mid August.
Average Otay Mesa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Otay Mesa for a week is $957-$3,393($137-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $2,307 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Otay Mesa for a week is $2,220-$7,126($317-$1,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $4,614 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Otay Mesa for a week is $3,216-$12,276($459-$1,754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $9,228 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $104 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Otay Mesa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Otay Mesa? The cheapest trip to Otay Mesa is about $93 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 8% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $40.
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 Otay Mesa for a week is $652-$2,847($93-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $2,307 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Otay Mesa for a week is $1,184-$5,406($169-$772 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $4,614 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Otay Mesa for a week is $2,308-$10,812($330-$1,545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $9,228 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Otay Mesa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Otay Mesa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Otay Mesa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Otay Mesa for a week is $2,692-$11,054($385-$1,579 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $140 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,169 to $5,514 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Otay Mesa for a week is $4,400-$17,548($629-$2,507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $280 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,338 to $11,028 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Otay Mesa for a week is $8,800-$32,816($1,257-$4,688 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,676 to $22,056 for first class
Lodging: $328 to $436 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Otay Mesa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Otay Mesa is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Otay Mesa 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.
Otay Mesa 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 Otay Mesa 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 Otay Mesa.
Flight Costs to Otay Mesa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,747 average in early to mid July to a low of $712 in mid August. Median flight price is $263. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Otay Mesa our data includes 108 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Otay Mesa from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,140 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like General Mariano Escobedo International (MTY) in Monterrey (Mexico) at an average of just $100.
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 Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Otay Mesa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,035, so you can easily save about 286% 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 Otay Mesa can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $543 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.