The average price of a 7-day trip to Wine Country is $1,534 for a solo traveler, $2,755 for a couple, and $5,165 for a family of 4. Wine Country hotels range from $63 to $287 per night with an average of $111, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are between $617 and $985 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,091 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $111 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 Wine Country, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Wine Country hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wine Country is usually early to mid September.
Average Wine Country Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wine Country for a week is $1,239-$2,406($177-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $111 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wine Country for a week is $2,484-$4,316($355-$617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $222 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wine Country for a week is $3,996-$7,728($571-$1,104 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $444 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $212 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $162 to $198 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wine Country
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wine Country? The cheapest trip to Wine Country is about $95 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 $52.
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 Wine Country for a week is $662-$1,551($95-$222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wine Country for a week is $1,204-$2,724($172-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wine Country for a week is $2,336-$5,448($334-$778 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Wine Country cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wine Country Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wine Country.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wine Country for a week is $2,588-$8,013($370-$1,145 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $121 to $222 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $883 to $1,707 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $287 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wine Country for a week is $4,318-$11,274($617-$1,611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $242 to $444 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,766 to $3,414 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $287 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wine Country for a week is $8,636-$20,646($1,234-$2,949 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $484 to $888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,532 to $6,828 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $574 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,267 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wine Country Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wine Country is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wine Country 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.
Wine Country 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 Wine Country 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 Wine Country.
Flight Costs to Wine Country
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $985 average in late July to a low of $617 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wine Country our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wine Country from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,026 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
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 Wine Country, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $368, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Wine Country can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $717 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.