The average price of a 7-day trip to Riverside is $1,785 for a solo traveler, $3,206 for a couple, and $6,010 for a family of 4. Riverside hotels range from $64 to $293 per night with an average of $106, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ontario International Airport (ONT) are between $843 and $1,318 per person for economy flights and $2,645 to $4,136 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $98 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 Riverside, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ONT and stay in a Riverside hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 14th to May 27th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Riverside is usually early to mid September.
Average Riverside Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Riverside for a week is $1,460-$2,749($209-$393 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $533 to $1,133 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $138 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Riverside for a week is $3,012-$4,938($430-$705 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,066 to $2,266 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $138 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Riverside for a week is $4,784-$8,932($683-$1,276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,132 to $4,532 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $276 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $203 to $217 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Riverside
How cheap can you make a vacation to Riverside? The cheapest trip to Riverside is about $117 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 $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 Riverside for a week is $821-$1,860($117-$266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $533 to $1,133 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $64 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 Riverside for a week is $1,522-$3,336($217-$477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,066 to $2,266 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $64 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 Riverside for a week is $2,996-$6,672($428-$953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,132 to $4,532 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Riverside cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Riverside Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Riverside.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Riverside for a week is $2,740-$11,481($391-$1,640 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $186 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,114 to $2,787 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Riverside for a week is $4,610-$15,570($659-$2,224 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $372 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,228 to $5,574 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Riverside for a week is $9,220-$26,706($1,317-$3,815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $744 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,456 to $11,148 for first class
Lodging: $290 to $586 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,725 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Riverside Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Riverside is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Riverside 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.
Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside.
Flight Costs to Riverside
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,318 average in late July to a low of $843 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $743. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Riverside our data includes 767 originating airports, and 130 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Riverside from an airport like Krabi (KBV) in Krabi (Thailand) for an average $9,613 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 $223.
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 Riverside, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $475, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Riverside can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $730 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.