The average price of a 7-day trip to Corpus Christi is $1,819 for a solo traveler, $3,267 for a couple, and $6,125 for a family of 4. Corpus Christi hotels range from $59 to $279 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) are between $602 and $858 per person for economy flights and $1,889 to $2,692 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $91 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 Corpus Christi, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MFE and stay in a Corpus Christi hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Corpus Christi is usually mid to late September.
Average Corpus Christi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Corpus Christi for a week is $1,189-$2,729($170-$390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $448 to $772 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Corpus Christi for a week is $2,218-$4,310($317-$616 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $896 to $1,544 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Corpus Christi for a week is $3,820-$7,616($546-$1,088 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,792 to $3,088 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Corpus Christi
How cheap can you make a vacation to Corpus Christi? The cheapest trip to Corpus Christi is about $130 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 $100 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 Corpus Christi for a week is $909-$1,814($130-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $448 to $772 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Corpus Christi for a week is $1,518-$2,908($217-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $896 to $1,544 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Corpus Christi for a week is $3,036-$5,384($434-$769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,792 to $3,088 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Corpus Christi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Corpus Christi Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Corpus Christi.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Corpus Christi for a week is $2,249-$15,082($321-$2,155 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $191 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $941 to $1,745 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Corpus Christi for a week is $3,736-$18,164($534-$2,595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $382 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,882 to $3,490 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Corpus Christi for a week is $7,472-$31,528($1,067-$4,504 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $764 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,764 to $6,980 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $558 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Corpus Christi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Corpus Christi is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Corpus Christi 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.
Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi.
Flight Costs to Corpus Christi
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $858 average in mid December to a low of $602 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $505. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Corpus Christi our data includes 256 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Corpus Christi from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,991 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Austin – Bergstrom International (AUS) in Austin, TX (the United States) at an average of just $294.
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 Corpus Christi, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $256, 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 Corpus Christi can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $694 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.