The average price of a 7-day trip to Sacramento is $1,169 for a solo traveler, $2,100 for a couple, and $3,936 for a family of 4. Sacramento hotels range from $46 to $209 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) are between $294 and $988 per person for economy flights and $923 to $3,100 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $67 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 Sacramento, BR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RAO and stay in a Sacramento hotel:
- January 15th to February 4th
- March 5th to March 18th
- July 30th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sacramento is usually early September.
Average Sacramento Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sacramento for a week is $787-$1,771($112-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $201 to $840 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sacramento for a week is $1,412-$3,376($202-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $1,680 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sacramento for a week is $2,344-$6,160($335-$880 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $3,360 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $98 to $105 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sacramento
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sacramento? The cheapest trip to Sacramento is about $81 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 $140 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 $41.
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 Sacramento for a week is $566-$2,165($81-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $201 to $840 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sacramento for a week is $886-$3,250($127-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $1,680 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sacramento for a week is $1,772-$5,960($253-$851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $3,360 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Sacramento cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sacramento Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sacramento.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sacramento for a week is $1,657-$7,962($237-$1,137 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $557 to $2,033 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $209 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sacramento for a week is $2,690-$10,884($384-$1,555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,114 to $4,066 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $209 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sacramento for a week is $5,380-$18,744($769-$2,678 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,228 to $8,132 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $418 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sacramento Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sacramento is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sacramento 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.
Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Sacramento.
Flight Costs to Sacramento
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $988 average in early to mid July to a low of $294 in early September. Median flight price is $295. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sacramento our data includes 21 originating airports, and 13 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sacramento from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $3,055 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Congonhas (CGH) in Sao Paulo (Brazil) at an average of just $108.
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 Friday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sacramento, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $693, so you can easily save about 236% 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 Sacramento can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $520 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.