The average price of a 7-day trip to Tucson is $1,340 for a solo traveler, $2,407 for a couple, and $4,512 for a family of 4. Tucson hotels range from $36 to $264 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tucson International Airport (TUS) are between $553 and $843 per person for economy flights and $1,735 to $2,645 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $81 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 Tucson, AZ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TUS and stay in a Tucson hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tucson is usually early to mid September.
Average Tucson Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tucson for a week is $1,062-$2,050($152-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $356 to $733 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tucson for a week is $2,092-$3,570($299-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $1,466 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tucson for a week is $3,216-$6,700($459-$957 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $2,932 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tucson
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tucson? The cheapest trip to Tucson is about $90 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 $30.
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 Tucson for a week is $630-$1,281($90-$183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $356 to $733 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 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 Tucson for a week is $1,140-$2,322($163-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $1,466 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 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 Tucson for a week is $2,220-$4,596($317-$657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $2,932 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Tucson cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tucson Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tucson.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tucson for a week is $2,946-$9,190($421-$1,313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,068 to $2,192 for first class
Lodging: $229 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tucson for a week is $4,518-$12,572($645-$1,796 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $340 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,136 to $4,384 for first class
Lodging: $229 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tucson for a week is $9,036-$21,658($1,291-$3,094 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $680 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,272 to $8,768 for first class
Lodging: $458 to $528 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,355 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tucson Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tucson is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tucson 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.
Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson.
Flight Costs to Tucson
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $843 average in late July to a low of $553 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $531. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tucson our data includes 461 originating airports, and 115 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tucson from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $7,063 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Provo Municipal (PVU) in Provo, UT (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 Tucson, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $289, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Tucson can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $659 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.