The average price of a 7-day trip to Highlands is $2,365 for a solo traveler, $4,248 for a couple, and $7,963 for a family of 4. Highlands hotels range from $59 to $268 per night with an average of $62, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 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 $108 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 Highlands, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HOU and stay in a Highlands 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 Highlands is usually mid to late September.
Average Highlands Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Highlands for a week is $1,334-$3,709($191-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,267 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $230 to $281 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Highlands for a week is $3,034-$6,326($433-$904 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,534 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $230 to $281 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Highlands for a week is $4,592-$10,792($656-$1,542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,068 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $322 to $450 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Highlands
How cheap can you make a vacation to Highlands? The cheapest trip to Highlands is about $146 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $47.
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 Highlands for a week is $1,020-$2,242($146-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,267 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Highlands for a week is $1,758-$3,824($251-$546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,534 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Highlands for a week is $3,516-$7,252($502-$1,036 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,068 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Highlands cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Highlands Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Highlands.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Highlands for a week is $3,190-$15,979($456-$2,283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $119 to $227 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,559 to $2,990 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $268 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Highlands for a week is $5,582-$20,558($797-$2,937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $238 to $454 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,118 to $5,980 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $268 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Highlands for a week is $11,164-$34,276($1,595-$4,897 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $476 to $908 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,236 to $11,960 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $536 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Highlands Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Highlands is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Highlands 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.
Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands.
Flight Costs to Highlands
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 Highlands our data includes 1,012 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Highlands 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 Highlands, 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 Highlands can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $668 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.