The average price of a 7-day trip to Tempe is $1,499 for a solo traveler, $2,692 for a couple, and $5,047 for a family of 4. Tempe hotels range from $65 to $412 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are between $676 and $1,059 per person for economy flights and $2,121 to $3,323 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $105 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 Tempe, AZ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHX and stay in a Tempe hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tempe is usually early to mid September.
Average Tempe Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tempe for a week is $1,107-$2,310($158-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $879 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tempe for a week is $2,354-$4,284($336-$612 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,758 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tempe for a week is $3,600-$7,752($514-$1,107 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $3,516 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $186 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tempe
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tempe? The cheapest trip to Tempe is about $98 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 $56.
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 Tempe for a week is $687-$1,612($98-$230 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $879 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tempe for a week is $1,254-$2,834($179-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,758 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tempe for a week is $2,436-$5,668($348-$810 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $3,516 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Tempe cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tempe Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tempe.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tempe for a week is $2,500-$8,948($357-$1,278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $862 to $2,532 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $412 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tempe for a week is $3,950-$12,880($564-$1,840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,724 to $5,064 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $412 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tempe for a week is $7,900-$22,748($1,129-$3,250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,448 to $10,128 for first class
Lodging: $350 to $824 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,170 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tempe Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tempe is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tempe 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.
Tempe 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 Tempe 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 Tempe.
Flight Costs to Tempe
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,059 average in early January to a low of $676 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $703. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tempe our data includes 868 originating airports, and 147 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tempe from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $6,195 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Show Low Regional (SOW) in Show Low, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $122.
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 Tempe, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $382, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Tempe can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $734 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.