The average price of a 7-day trip to Rancho Bernardo is $1,942 for a solo traveler, $3,488 for a couple, and $6,539 for a family of 4. Rancho Bernardo hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 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 $40 to $106 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 Rancho Bernardo, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAN and stay in a Rancho Bernardo 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 Rancho Bernardo is usually mid to late September.
Average Rancho Bernardo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rancho Bernardo for a week is $1,165-$2,986($166-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $918 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $181 to $221 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rancho Bernardo for a week is $2,402-$4,970($343-$710 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,836 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $181 to $221 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rancho Bernardo for a week is $3,700-$8,494($529-$1,213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,672 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $236 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $272 to $309 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rancho Bernardo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rancho Bernardo? The cheapest trip to Rancho Bernardo is about $128 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 $100 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 $53.
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 Rancho Bernardo for a week is $898-$2,048($128-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $918 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rancho Bernardo for a week is $1,478-$3,316($211-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,836 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rancho Bernardo for a week is $2,956-$6,164($422-$881 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,672 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Rancho Bernardo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rancho Bernardo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rancho Bernardo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rancho Bernardo for a week is $2,299-$17,350($328-$2,479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $223 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $923 to $2,589 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rancho Bernardo for a week is $3,782-$21,500($540-$3,071 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $446 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,846 to $5,178 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rancho Bernardo for a week is $7,564-$37,720($1,081-$5,389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $892 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,692 to $10,356 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rancho Bernardo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rancho Bernardo is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rancho Bernardo 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.
Rancho Bernardo 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 Rancho Bernardo 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 Rancho Bernardo.
Flight Costs to Rancho Bernardo
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 Rancho Bernardo our data includes 886 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rancho Bernardo 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 Rancho Bernardo, 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 Rancho Bernardo can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $749 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.