The average price of a 7-day trip to Borderland is $1,281 for a solo traveler, $2,301 for a couple, and $4,313 for a family of 4. Borderland hotels range from $47 to $212 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to El Paso International Airport (ELP) are between $574 and $938 per person for economy flights and $1,801 to $2,943 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $76 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 Borderland, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ELP and stay in a Borderland hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Borderland is usually mid to late September.
Average Borderland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Borderland for a week is $946-$1,921($135-$274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $825 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Borderland for a week is $1,902-$3,504($272-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,650 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Borderland for a week is $2,878-$6,556($411-$937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,300 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $81 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Borderland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Borderland? The cheapest trip to Borderland is about $92 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% 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 $37.
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 Borderland for a week is $641-$1,430($92-$204 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $825 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Borderland for a week is $1,162-$2,500($166-$357 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,650 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Borderland for a week is $2,264-$4,844($323-$692 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,300 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Borderland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Borderland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Borderland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Borderland for a week is $1,993-$8,400($285-$1,200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $144 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $936 to $2,112 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $212 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 Borderland for a week is $3,356-$11,520($479-$1,646 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $288 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,872 to $4,224 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $212 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 Borderland for a week is $6,712-$20,928($959-$2,990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $576 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,744 to $8,448 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $424 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Borderland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Borderland is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Borderland 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.
Borderland 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 Borderland 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 Borderland.
Flight Costs to Borderland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $938 average in late July to a low of $574 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $577. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Borderland our data includes 417 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Borderland from an airport like Rarotonga International (RAR) in Avarua (the Cook Islands) for an average $6,822 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (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 Borderland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $364, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Borderland can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $529 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.