The average price of a 7-day trip to Galveston is $2,182 for a solo traveler, $3,919 for a couple, and $7,347 for a family of 4. Galveston hotels range from $61 to $280 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $290 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) are between $953 and $1,564 per person for economy flights and $2,991 to $4,908 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $114 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 Galveston, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HOU and stay in a Galveston hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Galveston is usually mid to late September.
Average Galveston Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Galveston for a week is $1,364-$3,300($195-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,392 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $151 to $185 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Galveston for a week is $3,064-$5,834($438-$833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,784 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $151 to $185 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Galveston for a week is $4,652-$10,314($665-$1,473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,568 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $211 to $259 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Galveston
How cheap can you make a vacation to Galveston? The cheapest trip to Galveston is about $152 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 $208 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 $53.
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 Galveston for a week is $1,063-$3,082($152-$440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,392 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $208 to $228 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Galveston for a week is $1,808-$4,796($258-$685 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,784 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $208 to $228 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Galveston for a week is $3,616-$8,770($517-$1,253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,568 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $333 to $319 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Galveston cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Galveston Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Galveston.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Galveston for a week is $3,076-$13,596($439-$1,942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $239 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,437 to $3,355 for first class
Lodging: $153 to $280 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,428 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Galveston for a week is $5,234-$18,624($748-$2,661 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $478 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,874 to $6,710 for first class
Lodging: $153 to $280 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,428 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Galveston for a week is $10,468-$32,106($1,495-$4,587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $956 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,748 to $13,420 for first class
Lodging: $306 to $560 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $952 to $1,999 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Galveston Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Galveston is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Galveston 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.
Galveston 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 Galveston 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 Galveston.
Flight Costs to Galveston
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,564 average in late July to a low of $953 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $900. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Galveston our data includes 1,012 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Galveston from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $13,673 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (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 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 Galveston, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $612, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Galveston can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $697 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.