The average price of a 7-day trip to Crystal City is $1,334 for a solo traveler, $2,396 for a couple, and $4,492 for a family of 4. Crystal City hotels range from $48 to $221 per night with an average of $60, while most vacation rentals will cost $270 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Laredo International Airport (LRD) are between $545 and $814 per person for economy flights and $1,710 to $2,554 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $74 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 Crystal City, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LRD and stay in a Crystal City hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Crystal City is usually mid to late September.
Average Crystal City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Crystal City for a week is $1,025-$1,858($146-$265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $692 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Crystal City for a week is $1,940-$3,312($277-$473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,384 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Crystal City for a week is $3,380-$5,878($483-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $2,768 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $173 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Crystal City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Crystal City? The cheapest trip to Crystal City is about $116 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 $300 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 $44.
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 Crystal City for a week is $810-$2,991($116-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $692 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Crystal City for a week is $1,356-$3,942($194-$563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,384 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Crystal City for a week is $2,712-$6,864($387-$981 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $2,768 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $510 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Crystal City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Crystal City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Crystal City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Crystal City for a week is $2,245-$6,208($321-$887 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,046 to $1,647 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $221 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Crystal City for a week is $3,830-$8,996($547-$1,285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,092 to $3,294 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $221 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Crystal City for a week is $7,660-$16,624($1,094-$2,375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $652 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,184 to $6,588 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $442 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Crystal City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Crystal City is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Crystal City 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.
Crystal City 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 Crystal City 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Crystal City.
Flight Costs to Crystal City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $814 average in late July to a low of $545 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $500. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Crystal City our data includes 112 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Crystal City from an airport like Hongqiao International (SHA) in Shanghai (China) for an average $3,609 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like East Texas Regional (GGG) in Longview, 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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Crystal City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $269, so you can easily save about 49% 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 Crystal City can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $551 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.