The average price of a 7-day trip to Payson is $1,601 for a solo traveler, $2,875 for a couple, and $5,391 for a family of 4. Payson hotels range from $54 to $247 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are between $676 and $1,059 per person for economy flights and $2,121 to $3,323 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $95 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 Payson, AZ, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHX and stay in a Payson hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 16th to April 29th
  • August 6th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Payson is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Payson Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Payson for a week is $1,166-$2,399($167-$343 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $399 to $858 for economy

Lodging: $73 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Payson for a week is $2,448-$4,324($350-$618 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $798 to $1,716 for economy

Lodging: $73 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Payson for a week is $3,788-$7,316($541-$1,045 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,596 to $3,432 for economy

Lodging: $146 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $180 to $204 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Payson

How cheap can you make a vacation to Payson? The cheapest trip to Payson is about $115 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 $180 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 $44.

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 Payson for a week is $803-$2,405($115-$344 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $399 to $858 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Payson for a week is $1,342-$3,550($192-$507 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $798 to $1,716 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Payson for a week is $2,684-$6,470($383-$924 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,596 to $3,432 for economy

Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $288 to $315 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Payson cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Payson Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Payson.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Payson for a week is $2,491-$9,991($356-$1,427 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $190 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,101 to $1,965 for first class

Lodging: $122 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $620 to $1,116 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Payson for a week is $4,250-$13,286($607-$1,898 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $380 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,202 to $3,930 for first class

Lodging: $122 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $620 to $1,116 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Payson for a week is $8,500-$22,552($1,214-$3,222 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $376 to $760 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,404 to $7,860 for first class

Lodging: $244 to $494 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $992 to $1,562 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Payson Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Payson is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Payson 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.

Payson 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Payson 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Payson.

 

Flight Costs to Payson

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,059 average in early January to a low of $676 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $703. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Payson our data includes 868 originating airports, and 147 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Payson from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $6,195 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Show Low Regional (SOW) in Show Low, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $122.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Payson, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $382, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Payson can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $615 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.

 

 

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