The average price of a 7-day trip to Pasadena is $2,246 for a solo traveler, $4,034 for a couple, and $7,562 for a family of 4. Pasadena hotels range from $67 to $305 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) are between $953 and $1,564 per person for economy flights and $2,991 to $4,908 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $94 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 Pasadena, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HOU and stay in a Pasadena hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pasadena is usually mid to late September.
Average Pasadena Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pasadena for a week is $1,367-$3,613($195-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,251 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $232 to $284 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pasadena for a week is $3,004-$6,148($429-$878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,502 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $232 to $284 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pasadena for a week is $4,532-$10,360($647-$1,480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,004 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $371 to $454 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pasadena
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pasadena? The cheapest trip to Pasadena is about $126 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 $55.
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 Pasadena for a week is $879-$2,010($126-$287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,251 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pasadena for a week is $1,638-$3,618($234-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,502 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pasadena for a week is $3,216-$7,236($459-$1,034 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,004 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pasadena cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pasadena Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pasadena.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pasadena for a week is $2,875-$15,618($411-$2,231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $188 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,367 to $2,902 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $305 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pasadena for a week is $4,844-$19,836($692-$2,834 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $376 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,734 to $5,804 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $305 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pasadena for a week is $9,688-$32,832($1,384-$4,690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $752 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,468 to $11,608 for first class
Lodging: $302 to $610 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pasadena Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pasadena is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pasadena 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.
Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena.
Flight Costs to Pasadena
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,564 average in late July to a low of $953 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $900. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pasadena our data includes 1,012 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pasadena from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $13,673 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $215.
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 Pasadena, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $612, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Pasadena can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $759 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.