The average price of a 7-day trip to Alamo is $1,206 for a solo traveler, $2,166 for a couple, and $4,061 for a family of 4. Alamo hotels range from $57 to $191 per night with an average of $58, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) are between $602 and $858 per person for economy flights and $1,889 to $2,692 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $77 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 Alamo, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MFE and stay in a Alamo hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Alamo is usually mid to late September.
Average Alamo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Alamo for a week is $1,046-$1,731($149-$247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $448 to $712 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Alamo for a week is $2,040-$3,274($291-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $896 to $1,424 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Alamo for a week is $3,296-$5,844($471-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,792 to $2,848 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $92 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Alamo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Alamo? The cheapest trip to Alamo is about $97 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% 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 $50.
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 Alamo for a week is $680-$1,278($97-$183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $448 to $712 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Alamo for a week is $1,240-$2,214($177-$316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $896 to $1,424 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Alamo for a week is $2,432-$4,428($347-$633 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,792 to $2,848 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Alamo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Alamo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Alamo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Alamo for a week is $2,296-$8,022($328-$1,146 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,201 to $1,559 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $191 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Alamo for a week is $4,022-$10,764($575-$1,538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,402 to $3,118 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $191 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Alamo for a week is $8,044-$18,888($1,149-$2,698 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,804 to $6,236 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $382 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Alamo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Alamo is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Alamo 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.
Alamo 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 Alamo 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Alamo.
Flight Costs to Alamo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $858 average in mid December to a low of $602 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $505. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Alamo our data includes 256 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Alamo 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 Austin – Bergstrom International (AUS) in Austin, TX (the United States) at an average of just $294.
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 Alamo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $256, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Alamo can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $475 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.