The average price of a 7-day trip to Santa Clara is $2,161 for a solo traveler, $3,881 for a couple, and $7,276 for a family of 4. Santa Clara hotels range from $76 to $345 per night with an average of $122, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $600 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 $51 to $122 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 Santa Clara, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJC and stay in a Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara is usually mid to late September.
Average Santa Clara Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santa Clara for a week is $1,473-$3,273($210-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $1,219 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $164 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Santa Clara for a week is $2,932-$5,742($419-$820 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $2,438 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $164 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Santa Clara for a week is $4,548-$10,092($650-$1,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $4,876 for economy
Lodging: $224 to $268 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $262 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Santa Clara
How cheap can you make a vacation to Santa Clara? The cheapest trip to Santa Clara is about $150 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 $260 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 $67.
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 Santa Clara for a week is $1,049-$3,298($150-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $1,219 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Santa Clara for a week is $1,696-$4,916($242-$702 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $2,438 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Santa Clara for a week is $3,392-$8,992($485-$1,285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $4,876 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $152 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $420 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Santa Clara cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Santa Clara Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Santa Clara.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Santa Clara for a week is $2,797-$12,649($400-$1,807 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $256 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,092 to $3,657 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Santa Clara for a week is $4,568-$18,098($653-$2,585 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $512 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,184 to $7,314 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santa Clara for a week is $9,136-$32,596($1,305-$4,657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $1,024 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,368 to $14,628 for first class
Lodging: $342 to $690 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santa Clara Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santa Clara is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Santa Clara 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.
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara.
Flight Costs to Santa Clara
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 Santa Clara our data includes 1,292 originating airports, and 159 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $861 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.