The average price of a 7-day trip to Ventura is $2,080 for a solo traveler, $3,736 for a couple, and $7,003 for a family of 4. Ventura hotels range from $77 to $349 per night with an average of $105, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) are between $576 and $815 per person for economy flights and $1,807 to $2,557 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $64 to $121 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 Ventura, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SBA and stay in a Ventura hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ventura is usually late January.
Average Ventura Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ventura for a week is $1,407-$3,160($201-$451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $121 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $717 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $218 to $266 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ventura for a week is $2,624-$4,920($375-$703 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $242 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,434 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $218 to $266 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ventura for a week is $4,476-$8,812($639-$1,259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $484 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,868 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $268 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $327 to $426 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ventura
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ventura? The cheapest trip to Ventura is about $143 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 $140 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 $69.
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 Ventura for a week is $1,000-$2,203($143-$315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $717 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ventura for a week is $1,586-$3,326($227-$475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,434 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ventura for a week is $3,172-$6,220($453-$889 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $2,868 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $154 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Ventura cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ventura Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ventura.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ventura for a week is $2,799-$16,251($400-$2,322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $141 to $242 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $774 to $1,957 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $349 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ventura for a week is $4,560-$19,902($651-$2,843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $282 to $484 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,548 to $3,914 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $349 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ventura for a week is $9,120-$34,764($1,303-$4,966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $564 to $968 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,096 to $7,828 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $698 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ventura Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ventura is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ventura 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.
Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura.
Flight Costs to Ventura
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $815 average in late July to a low of $576 in late January. Median flight price is $527. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ventura our data includes 291 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ventura from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,991 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salt Lake City International (SLC) in Salt Lake City, UT (the United States) at an average of just $189.
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 Ventura, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $240, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Ventura can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $870 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.