The average price of a 7-day trip to Silicon Valley is $1,903 for a solo traveler, $3,418 for a couple, and $6,407 for a family of 4. Silicon Valley hotels range from $74 to $337 per night with an average of $123, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $510 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 $65 to $127 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 Silicon Valley, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJC and stay in a Silicon Valley 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 Silicon Valley is usually mid to late September.
Average Silicon Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Silicon Valley for a week is $1,607-$3,040($230-$434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $1,275 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Silicon Valley for a week is $3,164-$5,488($452-$784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $2,550 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Silicon Valley for a week is $4,598-$10,300($657-$1,471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $5,100 for economy
Lodging: $236 to $274 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $167 to $204 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Silicon Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Silicon Valley? The cheapest trip to Silicon Valley is about $109 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 $21 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 $61.
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 Silicon Valley for a week is $766-$2,111($109-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $444 to $1,275 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Silicon Valley for a week is $1,406-$3,778($201-$540 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $2,550 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Silicon Valley for a week is $2,752-$7,556($393-$1,079 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $5,100 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Silicon Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Silicon Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Silicon Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Silicon Valley for a week is $3,248-$10,497($464-$1,500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $143 to $241 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,221 to $2,690 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $337 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $1,020 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Silicon Valley for a week is $5,470-$14,874($781-$2,125 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $286 to $482 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,442 to $5,380 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $337 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $1,020 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Silicon Valley for a week is $10,940-$26,688($1,563-$3,813 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $572 to $964 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,884 to $10,760 for first class
Lodging: $342 to $674 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $816 to $1,530 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Silicon Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Silicon Valley is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Silicon Valley 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.
Silicon Valley 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 Silicon Valley 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 Silicon Valley.
Flight Costs to Silicon Valley
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 Silicon Valley our data includes 1,292 originating airports, and 159 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Silicon Valley 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 Silicon Valley, 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 Silicon Valley can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $840 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.