The average price of a 7-day trip to Salinas is $2,705 for a solo traveler, $4,858 for a couple, and $9,108 for a family of 4. Salinas hotels range from $92 to $418 per night with an average of $112, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are between $760 and $1,028 per person for economy flights and $2,385 to $3,226 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $72 to $124 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 Salinas, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MRY and stay in a Salinas hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 14th to June 10th
- August 20th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Salinas is usually early to mid September.
Average Salinas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Salinas for a week is $1,615-$4,227($231-$604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $499 to $905 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $179 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $335 to $409 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Salinas for a week is $3,140-$6,246($449-$892 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $998 to $1,810 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $179 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $335 to $409 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Salinas for a week is $5,236-$10,776($748-$1,539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,996 to $3,620 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $358 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $536 to $614 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Salinas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Salinas? The cheapest trip to Salinas is about $169 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 $220 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 $73.
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 Salinas for a week is $1,182-$2,828($169-$404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $499 to $905 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $92 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Salinas for a week is $1,926-$4,216($275-$602 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $998 to $1,810 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $92 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Salinas for a week is $3,852-$7,568($550-$1,081 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,996 to $3,620 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $184 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $330 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Salinas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Salinas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Salinas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Salinas for a week is $3,273-$16,370($468-$2,339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $236 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,023 to $2,118 for first class
Lodging: $207 to $418 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Salinas for a week is $5,304-$20,140($758-$2,877 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $472 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,046 to $4,236 for first class
Lodging: $207 to $418 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Salinas for a week is $10,608-$35,240($1,515-$5,034 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $576 to $944 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,092 to $8,472 for first class
Lodging: $414 to $836 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Salinas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Salinas is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Salinas 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.
Salinas 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 Salinas 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 Salinas.
Flight Costs to Salinas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,028 average in early August to a low of $760 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $717. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Salinas our data includes 410 originating airports, and 111 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Salinas from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,634 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $238.
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 Salinas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $268, so you can easily save about 35% 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 Salinas can easily cost $520 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $35 per person. Private tours can cost $1041 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.