The average price of a 7-day trip to Thermal is $1,829 for a solo traveler, $3,285 for a couple, and $6,158 for a family of 4. Thermal hotels range from $76 to $348 per night with an average of $135, while most vacation rentals will cost $340 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) are between $540 and $793 per person for economy flights and $1,695 to $2,488 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $68 to $118 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 Thermal, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PSP and stay in a Thermal hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to October 7th
- October 22nd to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Thermal is usually early September.
Average Thermal Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Thermal for a week is $1,443-$2,698($206-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $666 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $165 to $201 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Thermal for a week is $2,614-$4,444($373-$635 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,332 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $165 to $201 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Thermal for a week is $4,608-$7,900($658-$1,129 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $2,664 for economy
Lodging: $194 to $256 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $248 to $322 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Thermal
How cheap can you make a vacation to Thermal? The cheapest trip to Thermal is about $137 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 $340 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 $62.
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 Thermal for a week is $960-$3,352($137-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $666 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $340 to $380 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Thermal for a week is $1,548-$4,424($221-$632 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,332 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $340 to $380 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Thermal for a week is $3,096-$7,936($442-$1,134 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $2,664 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $152 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $544 to $608 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Thermal cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Thermal Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Thermal.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Thermal for a week is $3,055-$8,442($436-$1,206 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $143 to $248 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,016 to $1,738 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $348 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Thermal for a week is $5,072-$11,916($725-$1,702 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $286 to $496 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,032 to $3,476 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $348 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Thermal for a week is $10,144-$20,850($1,449-$2,979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $572 to $992 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,064 to $6,952 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $696 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $736 to $1,159 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Thermal Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Thermal is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Thermal 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.
Thermal 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 Thermal 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 Thermal.
Flight Costs to Thermal
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $793 average in late December to a low of $540 in early September. Median flight price is $510. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Thermal our data includes 366 originating airports, and 94 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Thermal from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,348 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 $230.
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 Thermal, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $253, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Thermal can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $868 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.