The average price of a 7-day trip to Tomales is $2,909 for a solo traveler, $5,225 for a couple, and $9,795 for a family of 4. Tomales hotels range from $106 to $481 per night with an average of $144, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $1070 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are between $745 and $1,391 per person for economy flights and $2,338 to $4,365 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $76 to $185 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 Tomales, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SFO and stay in a Tomales hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of November 12th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tomales is usually early to mid September.
Average Tomales Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tomales for a week is $1,774-$4,548($253-$650 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $185 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,141 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $288 to $352 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tomales for a week is $3,358-$7,484($480-$1,069 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $370 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,282 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $288 to $352 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tomales for a week is $5,488-$13,122($784-$1,875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $740 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,564 for economy
Lodging: $268 to $288 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $461 to $563 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tomales
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tomales? The cheapest trip to Tomales is about $181 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 $256 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 $92.
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 Tomales for a week is $1,270-$3,357($181-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,141 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $106 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $256 to $276 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tomales for a week is $1,988-$5,058($284-$723 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,282 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $106 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $256 to $276 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tomales for a week is $3,976-$9,456($568-$1,351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,564 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $212 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $358 to $442 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Tomales cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tomales Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tomales.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tomales for a week is $3,431-$19,145($490-$2,735 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $333 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $933 to $3,332 for first class
Lodging: $239 to $481 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,070 to $2,247 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tomales for a week is $5,428-$24,808($775-$3,544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $666 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,866 to $6,664 for first class
Lodging: $239 to $481 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,070 to $2,247 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tomales for a week is $10,856-$41,528($1,551-$5,933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $608 to $1,332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,732 to $13,328 for first class
Lodging: $478 to $962 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,712 to $3,146 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tomales Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tomales is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tomales 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.
Tomales 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 Tomales 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 Tomales.
Flight Costs to Tomales
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,391 average in early January to a low of $745 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $846. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tomales our data includes 1,773 originating airports, and 227 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tomales from an airport like Presidente Nicolau Lobato International (DIL) in Dili (Timor-Leste) for an average $9,252 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) at an average of just $131.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Tomales, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $646, so you can easily save about 87% 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 Tomales can easily cost $600 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $40 per person. Private tours can cost $1200 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.