The average price of a 7-day trip to Taft is $1,102 for a solo traveler, $1,979 for a couple, and $3,710 for a family of 4. Taft hotels range from $40 to $182 per night with an average of $56, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) are between $551 and $749 per person for economy flights and $1,729 to $2,350 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $60 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 Taft, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BFL and stay in a Taft hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Taft is usually early to mid September.
Average Taft Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Taft for a week is $979-$1,484($140-$212 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $644 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Taft for a week is $1,928-$2,758($275-$394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,288 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Taft for a week is $3,130-$5,060($447-$723 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,576 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $93 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Taft
How cheap can you make a vacation to Taft? The cheapest trip to Taft is about $103 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 $200 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 $36.
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 Taft for a week is $719-$2,174($103-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $644 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Taft for a week is $1,222-$3,028($175-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,288 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Taft for a week is $2,444-$5,396($349-$771 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,576 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Taft cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Taft Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Taft.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Taft for a week is $1,870-$5,490($267-$784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $1,584 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $182 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Taft for a week is $3,200-$7,956($457-$1,137 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $3,168 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $182 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Taft for a week is $6,400-$14,700($914-$2,100 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,248 to $6,336 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $364 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $806 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Taft Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Taft is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Taft 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.
Taft 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 Taft 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Taft.
Flight Costs to Taft
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $749 average in mid to late November to a low of $551 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $503. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Taft our data includes 179 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Taft from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $7,214 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $244.
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 Taft, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $198, so you can easily save about 36% 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 Taft can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $453 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.