The average price of a 7-day trip to Pacific Beach is $1,840 for a solo traveler, $3,305 for a couple, and $6,195 for a family of 4. Pacific Beach hotels range from $67 to $359 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 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 $56 to $115 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 Pacific Beach, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAN and stay in a Pacific Beach 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 Pacific Beach is usually mid to late September.
Average Pacific Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pacific Beach for a week is $1,385-$2,952($198-$422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $115 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $875 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $174 to $212 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pacific Beach for a week is $2,734-$5,042($391-$720 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $230 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,750 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $174 to $212 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pacific Beach for a week is $4,364-$8,502($623-$1,215 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $460 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,500 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $268 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $278 to $297 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pacific Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pacific Beach? The cheapest trip to Pacific Beach is about $104 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $56.
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 Pacific Beach for a week is $728-$1,683($104-$240 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $875 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 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 Pacific Beach for a week is $1,336-$2,964($191-$423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,750 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 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 Pacific Beach for a week is $2,612-$5,928($373-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,500 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pacific Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pacific Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pacific Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pacific Beach for a week is $2,788-$14,857($398-$2,122 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $123 to $242 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $883 to $2,363 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $359 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pacific Beach for a week is $4,532-$18,914($647-$2,702 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $246 to $484 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,766 to $4,726 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $359 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pacific Beach for a week is $9,064-$31,348($1,295-$4,478 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $492 to $968 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,532 to $9,452 for first class
Lodging: $348 to $718 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pacific Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pacific Beach is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pacific Beach 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.
Pacific Beach 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 Pacific Beach 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 Pacific Beach.
Flight Costs to Pacific Beach
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 Pacific Beach our data includes 886 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pacific Beach 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 Pacific Beach, 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 Pacific Beach can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $872 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.