How much does a trip to Los Angeles cost?
LA costs hinge on where you sleep and how you get around — the sights themselves are often free. Set your trip below for an honest estimate — a range, not a fake-precise number — across lodging, food, getting around and activities. Adjust the nights, travelers, hotel vs. rental and your style, and the total updates instantly.
Nights
3
Travelers
2
Stay
Style
Estimated total · 3 nights, 2 travelers, mid-range hotel
$1,260 – $2,430
≈ $420–$810 per day · excludes flights
Lodging — 1 room × 3 nights per room · $200–$350/night | $600 – $1,050 |
Food — 2 travelers × 3 days $60–$110/person/day | $360 – $660 |
Transit, rideshare & parking TAP fare caps · $25–$50/person/day | $150 – $300 |
Attractions & activities $25–$70/person/day | $150 – $420 |
- These are ranges from typical prices — estimates, not quotes. Real costs shift with season, dates and choices.
- Excludes flights / getting there.
- Hotel lodging assumes ~2 travelers per room.
- Budget leans on the free + cheap; premium assumes restaurants, guided experiences and comfort.
Want the plan those costs pay for? See Los Angeles in 3 days and where to stay. For ways to cut costs, read Los Angeles on a budget.