The average price of a 7-day trip to Paradise is $2,443 for a solo traveler, $4,388 for a couple, and $8,226 for a family of 4. Paradise hotels range from $94 to $430 per night with an average of $166, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are between $617 and $985 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,091 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $65 to $146 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 Paradise, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Paradise hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Paradise is usually early to mid September.
Average Paradise Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Paradise for a week is $1,543-$3,791($220-$542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $146 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $119 to $159 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $264 to $322 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Paradise for a week is $2,858-$5,946($408-$849 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $292 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $119 to $159 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $264 to $322 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Paradise for a week is $4,744-$10,334($678-$1,476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $584 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $238 to $318 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $396 to $483 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Paradise
How cheap can you make a vacation to Paradise? The cheapest trip to Paradise is about $156 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 $160 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 $78.
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 Paradise for a week is $1,094-$2,534($156-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $94 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Paradise for a week is $1,720-$3,868($246-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $94 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Paradise for a week is $3,440-$7,016($491-$1,002 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $188 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Paradise cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Paradise Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Paradise.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Paradise for a week is $2,939-$16,636($420-$2,377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $292 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $793 to $1,992 for first class
Lodging: $213 to $430 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Paradise for a week is $4,600-$20,672($657-$2,953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $584 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,586 to $3,984 for first class
Lodging: $213 to $430 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Paradise for a week is $9,200-$36,304($1,314-$5,186 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $496 to $1,168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,172 to $7,968 for first class
Lodging: $426 to $860 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Paradise Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Paradise is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Paradise 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.
Paradise 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 Paradise 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 Paradise.
Flight Costs to Paradise
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $985 average in late July to a low of $617 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Paradise our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Paradise from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,026 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
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 Paradise, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $368, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Paradise can easily cost $540 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $36 per person. Private tours can cost $1072 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.