The average price of a 7-day trip to Austin is $2,116 for a solo traveler, $3,800 for a couple, and $7,125 for a family of 4. Austin hotels range from $60 to $448 per night with an average of $143, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $1060 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Austin – Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are between $665 and $1,077 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,380 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $66 to $127 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 Austin, TX, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AUS and stay in a Austin hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Austin is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Austin Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Austin for a week is $1,492-$3,280($213-$469 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $436 to $969 for economy

Lodging: $99 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $194 to $237 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Austin for a week is $2,848-$5,354($407-$765 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $872 to $1,938 for economy

Lodging: $99 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $194 to $237 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Austin for a week is $4,780-$9,424($683-$1,346 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,744 to $3,876 for economy

Lodging: $198 to $300 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $291 to $332 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Austin

How cheap can you make a vacation to Austin? The cheapest trip to Austin is about $136 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 $85 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 Austin for a week is $951-$2,005($136-$286 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $436 to $969 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $85 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Austin for a week is $1,590-$3,380($227-$483 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $872 to $1,938 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $85 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Austin for a week is $3,180-$6,508($454-$930 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,744 to $3,876 for economy

Lodging: $104 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $136 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Austin cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Austin Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Austin.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Austin for a week is $3,250-$15,538($464-$2,220 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $139 to $241 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,107 to $2,403 for first class

Lodging: $195 to $448 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $1,060 to $1,908 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Austin for a week is $5,330-$19,628($761-$2,804 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $278 to $482 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,214 to $4,806 for first class

Lodging: $195 to $448 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $1,060 to $1,908 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Austin for a week is $10,660-$34,678($1,523-$4,954 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $556 to $964 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,428 to $9,612 for first class

Lodging: $390 to $896 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,484 to $3,053 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Austin Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Austin is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Austin 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.

Austin 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Austin 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Austin.

 

Flight Costs to Austin

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,077 average in late July to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $671. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Austin our data includes 819 originating airports, and 143 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Austin from an airport like Simpang Tiga (PKU) in Pekanbaru (Indonesia) for an average $6,747 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) at an average of just $206.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Austin, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $411, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Austin can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $875 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.

 

 

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