The average price of a 7-day trip to Tehachapi is $1,258 for a solo traveler, $2,259 for a couple, and $4,236 for a family of 4. Tehachapi hotels range from $48 to $219 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $620 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 $37 to $84 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 Tehachapi, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BFL and stay in a Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi is usually early to mid September.
Average Tehachapi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tehachapi for a week is $1,023-$1,757($146-$251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $599 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tehachapi for a week is $1,986-$3,244($284-$463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,198 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tehachapi for a week is $3,360-$5,720($480-$817 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,396 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $133 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tehachapi
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tehachapi? The cheapest trip to Tehachapi is about $108 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 $120 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 $39.
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 Tehachapi for a week is $758-$1,691($108-$242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $599 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tehachapi for a week is $1,282-$2,542($183-$363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,198 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tehachapi for a week is $2,564-$4,748($366-$678 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,396 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Tehachapi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tehachapi Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tehachapi.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tehachapi for a week is $2,300-$9,872($329-$1,410 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,106 to $1,312 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $219 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tehachapi for a week is $3,952-$12,304($565-$1,758 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,212 to $2,624 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $219 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,240 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tehachapi for a week is $7,904-$20,888($1,129-$2,984 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,424 to $5,248 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $438 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $992 to $1,860 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tehachapi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tehachapi is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tehachapi 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.
Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi.
Flight Costs to Tehachapi
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 Tehachapi our data includes 179 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tehachapi 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 Tehachapi, 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 Tehachapi can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $545 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.