The average price of a 7-day trip to Redwood City is $2,248 for a solo traveler, $4,037 for a couple, and $7,569 for a family of 4. Redwood City hotels range from $78 to $535 per night with an average of $123, while most vacation rentals will cost $270 to $800 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are between $745 and $1,391 per person for economy flights and $2,338 to $4,365 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $126 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 Redwood City, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SFO and stay in a Redwood City hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of November 12th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Redwood City is usually early to mid September.
Average Redwood City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Redwood City for a week is $1,482-$3,458($212-$494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,196 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $189 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Redwood City for a week is $2,954-$5,926($422-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,392 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $189 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Redwood City for a week is $4,680-$10,520($669-$1,503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,784 for economy
Lodging: $208 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $302 to $368 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Redwood City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Redwood City? The cheapest trip to Redwood City is about $148 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 $176 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 $65.
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 Redwood City for a week is $1,038-$2,905($148-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,196 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $176 to $216 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Redwood City for a week is $1,686-$4,514($241-$645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,392 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $176 to $216 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Redwood City for a week is $3,372-$8,380($482-$1,197 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,784 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $156 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $282 to $324 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Redwood City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Redwood City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Redwood City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Redwood City for a week is $2,814-$13,387($402-$1,912 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $239 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,200 to $3,074 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $535 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $800 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Redwood City for a week is $4,938-$18,134($705-$2,591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $478 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,400 to $6,148 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $535 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $800 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Redwood City for a week is $9,876-$31,084($1,411-$4,441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $528 to $956 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,800 to $12,296 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $1,070 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,280 to $2,016 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Redwood City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Redwood City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Redwood City 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.
Redwood City 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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City.
Flight Costs to Redwood City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,391 average in early January to a low of $745 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $846. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Redwood City our data includes 1,773 originating airports, and 227 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Redwood City from an airport like Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL) in Dili (Timor-Leste) for an average $9,252 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) at an average of just $131.
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 Redwood City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $646, so you can easily save about 87% 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 Redwood City can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $888 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.