The average price of a 7-day trip to Scottsdale is $1,607 for a solo traveler, $2,886 for a couple, and $5,411 for a family of 4. Scottsdale hotels range from $70 to $478 per night with an average of $115, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are between $676 and $1,059 per person for economy flights and $2,121 to $3,323 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $117 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 Scottsdale, AZ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHX and stay in a Scottsdale hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Scottsdale is usually early to mid September.
Average Scottsdale Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Scottsdale for a week is $1,268-$2,513($181-$359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $932 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Scottsdale for a week is $2,634-$4,518($376-$645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,864 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Scottsdale for a week is $4,124-$8,420($589-$1,203 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $3,728 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $236 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $203 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Scottsdale
How cheap can you make a vacation to Scottsdale? The cheapest trip to Scottsdale is about $100 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 Scottsdale for a week is $701-$1,723($100-$246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $932 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $70 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 Scottsdale for a week is $1,282-$3,026($183-$432 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,864 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $70 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 Scottsdale for a week is $2,492-$6,052($356-$865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $3,728 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Scottsdale cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Scottsdale Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Scottsdale.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Scottsdale for a week is $2,909-$8,779($416-$1,254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $234 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,081 to $2,125 for first class
Lodging: $167 to $478 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Scottsdale for a week is $4,816-$12,542($688-$1,792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $468 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,162 to $4,250 for first class
Lodging: $167 to $478 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Scottsdale for a week is $9,632-$23,080($1,376-$3,297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $936 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,324 to $8,500 for first class
Lodging: $334 to $956 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Scottsdale Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Scottsdale is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Scottsdale 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.
Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale.
Flight Costs to Scottsdale
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,059 average in early January to a low of $676 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $703. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Scottsdale our data includes 868 originating airports, and 147 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Scottsdale from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $6,195 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Show Low Regional (SOW) in Show Low, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $122.
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 Scottsdale, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $382, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Scottsdale can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $791 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.