The average price of a 7-day trip to Vista is $1,918 for a solo traveler, $3,445 for a couple, and $6,458 for a family of 4. Vista hotels range from $68 to $312 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Diego International Airport (SAN) are between $681 and $1,080 per person for economy flights and $2,137 to $3,389 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $53 to $104 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 Vista, CA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAN and stay in a Vista hotel:

  • January 15th to March 4th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • August 6th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Vista is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Vista Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Vista for a week is $1,292-$2,901($185-$414 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $405 to $907 for economy

Lodging: $86 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $173 to $211 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Vista for a week is $2,620-$4,882($374-$697 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $810 to $1,814 for economy

Lodging: $86 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $173 to $211 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Vista for a week is $4,136-$8,310($591-$1,187 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,620 to $3,628 for economy

Lodging: $172 to $268 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $260 to $295 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Vista

How cheap can you make a vacation to Vista? The cheapest trip to Vista is about $134 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 $120 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 $58.

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 Vista for a week is $935-$2,171($134-$310 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $405 to $907 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Vista for a week is $1,522-$3,442($217-$492 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $810 to $1,814 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Vista for a week is $3,044-$6,524($435-$932 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,620 to $3,628 for economy

Lodging: $116 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $168 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Vista cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Vista Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Vista.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Vista for a week is $2,522-$11,566($360-$1,652 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $111 to $229 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $911 to $2,667 for first class

Lodging: $139 to $312 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Vista for a week is $4,210-$15,836($601-$2,262 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $222 to $458 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,822 to $5,334 for first class

Lodging: $139 to $312 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Vista for a week is $8,420-$28,024($1,203-$4,003 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $444 to $916 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,644 to $10,668 for first class

Lodging: $278 to $624 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $896 to $1,824 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Vista Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Vista is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Vista 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.

Vista 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Vista 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Vista.

 

Flight Costs to Vista

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,080 average in late July to a low of $681 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $695. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Vista our data includes 886 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Vista from an airport like U-Tapao Pattaya International (UTP) in Utapao (Thailand) for an average $7,081 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) at an average of just $128.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Vista, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $399, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Vista can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $777 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.

 

 

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