The average price of a 7-day trip to Tacoma is $1,566 for a solo traveler, $2,813 for a couple, and $5,273 for a family of 4. Tacoma hotels range from $63 to $288 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are between $774 and $1,260 per person for economy flights and $2,429 to $3,954 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 to $80 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 Tacoma, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SEA and stay in a Tacoma hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tacoma is usually mid to late September.
Average Tacoma Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tacoma for a week is $1,290-$2,391($184-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $452 to $1,033 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tacoma for a week is $2,750-$4,438($393-$634 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,066 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tacoma for a week is $4,014-$7,968($573-$1,138 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,132 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $266 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $164 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tacoma
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tacoma? The cheapest trip to Tacoma is about $106 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 $54.
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 Tacoma for a week is $740-$1,747($106-$250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $452 to $1,033 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 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 Tacoma for a week is $1,360-$3,116($194-$445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,066 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 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 Tacoma for a week is $2,672-$6,232($382-$890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,132 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Tacoma cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tacoma Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tacoma.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tacoma for a week is $2,753-$9,402($393-$1,343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $152 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,207 to $3,058 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $288 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tacoma for a week is $4,618-$13,524($660-$1,932 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $304 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,414 to $6,116 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $288 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tacoma for a week is $9,236-$23,880($1,319-$3,411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $376 to $608 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,828 to $12,232 for first class
Lodging: $296 to $576 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tacoma Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tacoma is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tacoma 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.
Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma.
Flight Costs to Tacoma
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,260 average in early January to a low of $774 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $810. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tacoma our data includes 1,135 originating airports, and 194 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tacoma from an airport like Mallam Aminu Kano International (KAN) in Kano (Nigeria) for an average $7,435 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tri Cities (PSC) in Pasco/Kennewick/Richland, WA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
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 Tacoma, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $486, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Tacoma can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $718 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.