The average price of a 7-day trip to Sierra City is $1,949 for a solo traveler, $3,500 for a couple, and $6,562 for a family of 4. Sierra City hotels range from $76 to $346 per night with an average of $134, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are between $557 and $876 per person for economy flights and $1,748 to $2,749 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $133 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 Sierra City, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RNO and stay in a Sierra City hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sierra City is usually mid to late September.
Average Sierra City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sierra City for a week is $1,281-$2,930($183-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $133 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $362 to $745 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $171 to $209 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sierra City for a week is $2,376-$4,868($339-$695 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $266 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $724 to $1,490 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $171 to $209 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sierra City for a week is $3,972-$8,708($567-$1,244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,448 to $2,980 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $254 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $239 to $334 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sierra City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sierra City? The cheapest trip to Sierra City is about $138 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 $220 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 Sierra City for a week is $967-$2,584($138-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $362 to $745 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sierra City for a week is $1,532-$3,728($219-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $724 to $1,490 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sierra City for a week is $3,064-$6,880($438-$983 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,448 to $2,980 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $152 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $352 to $384 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Sierra City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sierra City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sierra City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sierra City for a week is $2,496-$12,477($357-$1,782 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $279 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $749 to $1,632 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $346 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,482 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sierra City for a week is $3,966-$16,062($567-$2,295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $558 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,498 to $3,264 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $346 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,482 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sierra City for a week is $7,932-$28,566($1,133-$4,081 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $1,116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,996 to $6,528 for first class
Lodging: $342 to $692 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,170 to $2,371 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sierra City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sierra City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sierra City 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.
Sierra City 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 Sierra City 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Sierra City.
Flight Costs to Sierra City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $876 average in late December to a low of $557 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $548. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sierra City our data includes 472 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sierra City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,032 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) at an average of just $166.
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 Sierra City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $319, 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 Sierra City can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $862 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.