The average price of a 7-day trip to Porterville is $1,469 for a solo traveler, $2,638 for a couple, and $4,946 for a family of 4. Porterville hotels range from $59 to $270 per night with an average of $105, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) are between $551 and $749 per person for economy flights and $1,729 to $2,350 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 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 Porterville, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BFL and stay in a Porterville hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Porterville is usually early to mid September.
Average Porterville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Porterville for a week is $1,226-$2,074($175-$296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $659 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Porterville for a week is $2,308-$3,578($330-$511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,318 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Porterville for a week is $3,968-$6,496($567-$928 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,636 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $200 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Porterville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Porterville? The cheapest trip to Porterville is about $123 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 $52.
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 Porterville for a week is $864-$2,174($123-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $659 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $59 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 Porterville for a week is $1,416-$3,148($202-$450 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,318 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $59 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 Porterville for a week is $2,832-$5,696($405-$814 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,636 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Porterville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Porterville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Porterville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Porterville for a week is $2,467-$11,315($352-$1,616 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $209 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $907 to $1,404 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Porterville for a week is $4,130-$14,182($590-$2,026 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $418 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,814 to $2,808 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Porterville for a week is $8,260-$24,140($1,180-$3,449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $836 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,628 to $5,616 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $540 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $2,112 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Porterville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Porterville is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Porterville 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.
Porterville 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 Porterville 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Porterville.
Flight Costs to Porterville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $749 average in mid to late November to a low of $551 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $503. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Porterville our data includes 179 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Porterville from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $7,214 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $244.
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 Porterville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $198, so you can easily save about 36% 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 Porterville can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $674 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.