The average price of a 7-day trip to Santa Clara is $979 for a solo traveler, $1,758 for a couple, and $3,296 for a family of 4. Santa Clara hotels range from $25 to $113 per night with an average of $44, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $120 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Abel Santamaria International Airport (SNU) are between $494 and $1,060 per person for economy flights and $1,550 to $3,326 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $16 to $40 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, CU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SNU and stay in a Santa Clara hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- July 30th to November 18th
- December 3rd to December 16th
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 $586-$1,391($84-$199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $859 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $42 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $15 to $19 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 $1,302-$2,932($186-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,718 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $42 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $15 to $19 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 $2,110-$5,060($301-$723 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,436 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $84 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $21 to $29 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 $81 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 50% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $20.
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 $567-$1,652($81-$236 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $19 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $859 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 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 $1,014-$2,644($145-$378 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $38 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,718 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 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 $2,028-$5,024($290-$718 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $76 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,436 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $50 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy 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 $1,445-$4,408($206-$630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $899 to $2,336 for first class
Lodging: $56 to $113 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $120 to $252 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 $2,554-$7,304($365-$1,043 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,798 to $4,672 for first class
Lodging: $56 to $113 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $120 to $252 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 $5,108-$13,702($730-$1,957 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,596 to $9,344 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $353 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santa Clara Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santa Clara is much lower 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 $1,060 average in late December to a low of $494 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $565. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santa Clara our data includes 57 originating airports, and 33 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santa Clara from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $6,473 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Miami International (MIA) in Miami, FL (the United States) at an average of just $273.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Friday. 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 $565, so you can easily save about 114% 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 $140 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $282 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.