Cost of trip
How much does a 10-day Los Angeles trip cost?
A realistic budget for 10 days in Los Angeles, split into flights, hotels, food, activities, and local transport. Numbers based on our editorial baseline of $220/person/day mid-range — tweak the calculator below for your travel style.
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🇺🇸 Los Angeles trip estimate
Estimated total · 2 travelers · 10 days$4,324 – $6,433
Flights
$848 – $1,294
Hotels
$1,461 – $2,174
Food
$794 – $1,181
Activities
$649 – $966
Local transport
$541 – $805
Estimates based on aggregate travel cost data, not live booking quotes. Click through for real-time Expedia pricing.
Quick reference: 10 days in Los Angeles
Budget
$2,200+
Hostels or budget hotels, street food, public transport, free attractions.
Mid-range
$4,400+
3-star hotels, casual restaurants, paid attractions, occasional taxis.
Luxury
$9,240+
4-5 star hotels, fine dining, private guides, premium experiences.
All totals are for two travelers including flights from the US East Coast. Solo travelers save ~30%; family-of-four roughly doubles.
What drives the cost in Los Angeles
- Flights: ~6h from NYC, so expect roughly $369 – $563 round-trip per person at mid-range fares. Compare current fares →
- Accommodation: 45% of the daily budget on average. For 10 days, expect $1980 total at mid-range for two.
- Food: 22% of daily spend. $48/person/day mid-range.
- Activities + entrance fees: 18% — varies wildly with what you do.
- Local transport: 15% — taxis, trains, transit passes.