The average price of a 7-day trip to Brownsville is $1,620 for a solo traveler, $2,910 for a couple, and $5,455 for a family of 4. Brownsville hotels range from $56 to $255 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are between $617 and $985 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,091 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $89 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 Brownsville, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a Brownsville hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Brownsville is usually early to mid September.
Average Brownsville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Brownsville for a week is $1,139-$2,418($163-$345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $847 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Brownsville for a week is $2,314-$4,164($331-$595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,694 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Brownsville for a week is $3,656-$7,206($522-$1,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,388 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $195 to $221 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Brownsville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Brownsville? The cheapest trip to Brownsville is about $117 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 $180 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 Brownsville for a week is $821-$2,401($117-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $847 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Brownsville for a week is $1,342-$3,542($192-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,694 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Brownsville for a week is $2,684-$6,580($383-$940 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,388 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $252 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Brownsville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Brownsville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Brownsville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Brownsville for a week is $2,180-$16,474($311-$2,353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $759 to $1,965 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Brownsville for a week is $3,604-$19,748($515-$2,821 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,518 to $3,930 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Brownsville for a week is $7,208-$32,896($1,030-$4,699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,036 to $7,860 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Brownsville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Brownsville is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Brownsville 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.
Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville.
Flight Costs to Brownsville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $985 average in late July to a low of $617 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Brownsville our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Brownsville from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,026 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 $130.
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 Brownsville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $368, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Brownsville can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $636 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.