The average price of a 7-day trip to Santa Ynez is $2,589 for a solo traveler, $4,650 for a couple, and $8,717 for a family of 4. Santa Ynez hotels range from $113 to $516 per night with an average of $199, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are between $576 and $815 per person for economy flights and $1,807 to $2,557 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $89 to $195 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 Ynez, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SBA and stay in a Santa Ynez hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santa Ynez is usually late January.
Average Santa Ynez Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santa Ynez for a week is $1,864-$3,924($266-$561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $195 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $693 for economy
Lodging: $143 to $190 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $255 to $311 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Santa Ynez for a week is $3,256-$6,226($465-$889 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $178 to $390 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,386 for economy
Lodging: $143 to $190 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $255 to $311 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Santa Ynez for a week is $5,740-$11,034($820-$1,576 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $356 to $780 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,772 for economy
Lodging: $286 to $380 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $357 to $467 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Santa Ynez
How cheap can you make a vacation to Santa Ynez? The cheapest trip to Santa Ynez is about $179 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 $160 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 $95.
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 Ynez for a week is $1,254-$2,375($179-$339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $693 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $113 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Santa Ynez for a week is $1,938-$3,670($277-$524 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,386 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $113 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Santa Ynez for a week is $3,876-$6,692($554-$956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,772 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $226 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Santa Ynez cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Santa Ynez 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 Ynez.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Santa Ynez for a week is $3,757-$17,417($537-$2,488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $169 to $410 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,038 to $1,947 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $516 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 Santa Ynez for a week is $5,978-$22,234($854-$3,176 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $338 to $820 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,076 to $3,894 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $516 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 Santa Ynez for a week is $11,956-$39,428($1,708-$5,633 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $676 to $1,640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,152 to $7,788 for first class
Lodging: $512 to $1,032 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santa Ynez Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santa Ynez is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Santa Ynez 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 Ynez 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 Ynez 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 Santa Ynez.
Flight Costs to Santa Ynez
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $815 average in late July to a low of $576 in late January. Median flight price is $527. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santa Ynez our data includes 291 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santa Ynez from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,991 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salt Lake City International (SLC) in Salt Lake City, UT (the United States) at an average of just $189.
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 Ynez, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $240, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Ynez can easily cost $640 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $43 per person. Private tours can cost $1285 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.