The average price of a 7-day trip to San Jose is $1,814 for a solo traveler, $3,258 for a couple, and $6,108 for a family of 4. San Jose hotels range from $72 to $329 per night with an average of $121, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are between $773 and $1,417 per person for economy flights and $2,426 to $4,447 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $114 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 Jose, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJC and stay in a San Jose hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 9th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Jose is usually mid to late September.
Average San Jose Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Jose for a week is $1,508-$2,875($215-$411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $1,261 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Jose for a week is $3,044-$5,246($435-$749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $2,522 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $132 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Jose for a week is $4,586-$9,820($655-$1,403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $5,044 for economy
Lodging: $210 to $264 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $179 to $218 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Jose
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Jose? The cheapest trip to San Jose is about $108 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 $62.
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 Jose for a week is $753-$2,078($108-$297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $1,261 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $72 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 San Jose for a week is $1,386-$3,724($198-$532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $2,522 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $72 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 San Jose for a week is $2,724-$7,448($389-$1,064 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $5,044 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $144 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 San Jose cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Jose 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 Jose.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Jose for a week is $3,018-$10,007($431-$1,430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $205 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $2,572 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $329 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Jose for a week is $5,022-$14,014($717-$2,002 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $410 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $5,144 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $329 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Jose for a week is $10,044-$24,428($1,435-$3,490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $544 to $820 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,208 to $10,288 for first class
Lodging: $338 to $658 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Jose Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Jose is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 San Jose.
Flight Costs to San Jose
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,417 average in early January to a low of $773 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $895. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Jose our data includes 1,292 originating airports, and 159 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Jose from an airport like Komodo (LBJ) in Labuhan Bajo (Indonesia) for an average $9,556 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 $115.
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 Jose, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $645, so you can easily save about 83% 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 Jose can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $819 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.