The average price of a 7-day trip to Bandera is $1,711 for a solo traveler, $3,073 for a couple, and $5,761 for a family of 4. Bandera hotels range from $60 to $273 per night with an average of $106, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are between $624 and $992 per person for economy flights and $1,958 to $3,113 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $98 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 Bandera, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAT and stay in a Bandera hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bandera is usually mid to late September.
Average Bandera Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bandera for a week is $1,226-$2,541($175-$363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $132 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bandera for a week is $2,404-$4,328($343-$618 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $132 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bandera for a week is $3,992-$7,830($570-$1,119 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $211 to $259 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bandera
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bandera? The cheapest trip to Bandera is about $126 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $140 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 Bandera for a week is $881-$2,278($126-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bandera for a week is $1,462-$3,476($209-$497 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bandera for a week is $2,924-$6,520($418-$931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Bandera cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bandera Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bandera.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bandera for a week is $2,502-$10,487($357-$1,498 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,021 to $1,863 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bandera for a week is $4,188-$13,582($598-$1,940 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,042 to $3,726 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bandera for a week is $8,376-$24,206($1,197-$3,458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,084 to $7,452 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $546 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,971 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bandera Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bandera is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bandera 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.
Bandera 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 Bandera 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 Bandera.
Flight Costs to Bandera
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $992 average in early January to a low of $624 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $620. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bandera our data includes 677 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bandera from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,365 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $215.
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 Bandera, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $369, 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 Bandera can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $681 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.