The average price of a 7-day trip to Arlington is $1,634 for a solo traveler, $2,935 for a couple, and $5,502 for a family of 4. Arlington hotels range from $56 to $237 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are between $776 and $1,231 per person for economy flights and $2,435 to $3,863 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $90 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 Arlington, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DFW and stay in a Arlington hotel:
- January 15th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Arlington is usually early to mid September.
Average Arlington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Arlington for a week is $1,161-$2,372($166-$339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $467 to $1,034 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Arlington for a week is $2,526-$4,430($361-$633 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $934 to $2,068 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Arlington for a week is $3,738-$8,072($534-$1,153 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,868 to $4,136 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $236 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Arlington
How cheap can you make a vacation to Arlington? The cheapest trip to Arlington is about $128 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $48.
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 Arlington for a week is $895-$1,847($128-$264 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $467 to $1,034 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Arlington for a week is $1,502-$3,154($215-$451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $934 to $2,068 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Arlington for a week is $2,968-$6,092($424-$870 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,868 to $4,136 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Arlington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Arlington Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Arlington.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Arlington for a week is $2,603-$9,768($372-$1,395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $189 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,317 to $2,637 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Arlington for a week is $4,480-$13,728($640-$1,961 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $378 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,634 to $5,274 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Arlington for a week is $8,960-$24,552($1,280-$3,507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $756 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,268 to $10,548 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $474 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Arlington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Arlington is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Arlington 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.
Arlington 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 Arlington 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 Arlington.
Flight Costs to Arlington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,231 average in early January to a low of $776 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $782. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Arlington our data includes 1,094 originating airports, and 158 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Arlington from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $12,657 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Branson (BKG) in Branson, MO (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 Arlington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $455, 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 Arlington can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $592 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.