The average price of a 7-day trip to Southern Arizona is $1,394 for a solo traveler, $2,504 for a couple, and $4,694 for a family of 4. Southern Arizona hotels range from $59 to $271 per night with an average of $105, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tucson International Airport (TUS) are between $553 and $843 per person for economy flights and $1,735 to $2,645 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $88 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 Southern Arizona, MX

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TUS and stay in a Southern Arizona hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southern Arizona is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Southern Arizona Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Southern Arizona for a week is $1,128-$2,144($161-$306 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $356 to $742 for economy

Lodging: $75 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Southern Arizona for a week is $2,200-$3,704($314-$529 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $712 to $1,484 for economy

Lodging: $75 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Southern Arizona for a week is $3,612-$6,632($516-$947 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,424 to $2,968 for economy

Lodging: $150 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $161 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Southern Arizona

How cheap can you make a vacation to Southern Arizona? The cheapest trip to Southern Arizona is about $92 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 $52.

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 Southern Arizona for a week is $643-$1,411($92-$202 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $356 to $742 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $59 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 Southern Arizona for a week is $1,160-$2,468($166-$353 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $712 to $1,484 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $59 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 Southern Arizona for a week is $2,272-$4,936($325-$705 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,424 to $2,968 for economy

Lodging: $104 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $34 to $57 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to Southern Arizona cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Southern Arizona Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southern Arizona.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Southern Arizona for a week is $2,212-$8,291($316-$1,184 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $723 to $1,677 for first class

Lodging: $135 to $271 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $510 to $918 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Southern Arizona for a week is $3,614-$11,074($516-$1,582 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,446 to $3,354 for first class

Lodging: $135 to $271 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $510 to $918 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southern Arizona for a week is $7,228-$19,394($1,033-$2,771 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,892 to $6,708 for first class

Lodging: $270 to $542 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $816 to $1,377 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Southern Arizona Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Southern Arizona is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southern Arizona 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.

Southern Arizona 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Southern Arizona 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Southern Arizona.

 

Flight Costs to Southern Arizona

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $843 average in late July to a low of $553 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $531. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southern Arizona our data includes 461 originating airports, and 115 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southern Arizona from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $7,063 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Provo Municipal (PVU) in Provo, UT (the United States) at an average of just $158.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Southern Arizona, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $289, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Southern Arizona can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $676 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.

 

 

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