The average price of a 7-day trip to San Clemente is $1,461 for a solo traveler, $2,624 for a couple, and $4,919 for a family of 4. San Clemente hotels range from $34 to $155 per night with an average of $60, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mar del Plata Airport (MDQ) are between $887 and $1,664 per person for economy flights and $2,783 to $5,222 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $56 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 San Clemente, AR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDQ and stay in a San Clemente hotel:
- February 19th to March 18th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to June 24th
- August 13th to October 28th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Clemente is usually late May to early June.
Average San Clemente Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Clemente for a week is $882-$2,182($126-$312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $1,448 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Clemente for a week is $2,386-$4,454($341-$636 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $960 to $2,896 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Clemente for a week is $3,066-$8,044($438-$1,149 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,920 to $5,792 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $114 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $51 to $59 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Clemente
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Clemente? The cheapest trip to San Clemente is about $106 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $28.
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 San Clemente for a week is $739-$2,110($106-$301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $1,448 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Clemente for a week is $1,310-$3,740($187-$534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $960 to $2,896 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Clemente for a week is $2,620-$7,240($374-$1,034 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,920 to $5,792 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $68 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to San Clemente cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Clemente Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in San Clemente.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Clemente for a week is $2,212-$6,930($316-$990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,330 to $3,055 for first class
Lodging: $77 to $155 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $528 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Clemente for a week is $3,962-$10,692($566-$1,527 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,660 to $6,110 for first class
Lodging: $77 to $155 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $528 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Clemente for a week is $7,924-$19,800($1,132-$2,829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,320 to $12,220 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $310 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Clemente Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Clemente is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Clemente 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.
San Clemente 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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente.
Flight Costs to San Clemente
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,664 average in late December to a low of $887 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,154. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Clemente our data includes 15 originating airports, and 14 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Clemente from an airport like Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ) in Sarasota/Bradenton, FL (the United States) for an average $2,820 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Comandante Espora (BHI) in Bahia Blanca (Argentina) at an average of just $73.
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 San Clemente, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $777, so you can easily save about 88% 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 San Clemente can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $385 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.