The average price of a 7-day trip to Brownsville is $1,321 for a solo traveler, $2,373 for a couple, and $4,448 for a family of 4. Brownsville hotels range from $44 to $200 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) are between $597 and $851 per person for economy flights and $1,873 to $2,670 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $75 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, TX, US

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

  • January 8th to February 18th
  • April 9th to May 6th
  • August 6th to November 11th

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

 

Average Brownsville Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Brownsville for a week is $1,074-$1,877($153-$268 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $430 to $740 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $84 to $102 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 $2,104-$3,364($301-$481 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $860 to $1,480 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Brownsville for a week is $3,540-$5,984($506-$855 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,720 to $2,960 for economy

Lodging: $126 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $126 to $143 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 $109 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 $120 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 $36.

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 $765-$1,871($109-$267 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $430 to $740 for economy

Lodging: $36 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $150 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 $1,314-$2,842($188-$406 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $860 to $1,480 for economy

Lodging: $36 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Brownsville for a week is $2,628-$5,144($375-$735 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,720 to $2,960 for economy

Lodging: $72 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $180 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible 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 $2,259-$8,538($323-$1,220 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,161 to $1,680 for first class

Lodging: $99 to $200 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 Brownsville for a week is $3,924-$11,268($561-$1,610 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,322 to $3,360 for first class

Lodging: $99 to $200 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 Brownsville for a week is $7,848-$19,632($1,121-$2,805 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,644 to $6,720 for first class

Lodging: $198 to $400 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $704 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Brownsville Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Brownsville is slightly lower 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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Hotel Price

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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Percent of rentals

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 $851 average in mid December to a low of $597 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $445. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Brownsville our data includes 174 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Brownsville from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,729 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (the United States) at an average of just $262.

 

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 Brownsville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $254, so you can easily save about 43% 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 $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $499 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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