The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Dallas is $1,456 for a solo traveler, $2,615 for a couple, and $4,902 for a family of 4. Lake Dallas hotels range from $41 to $234 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are between $776 and $1,231 per person for economy flights and $2,435 to $3,863 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $66 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 Lake Dallas, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DFW and stay in a Lake Dallas hotel:
- January 15th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Dallas is usually early to mid September.
Average Lake Dallas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Dallas for a week is $1,179-$2,192($168-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $467 to $1,034 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Dallas for a week is $2,586-$4,082($369-$583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $934 to $2,068 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Dallas for a week is $3,828-$7,376($547-$1,054 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,868 to $4,136 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Dallas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Dallas? The cheapest trip to Lake Dallas is about $103 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 $20 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 $34.
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 Lake Dallas for a week is $720-$1,667($103-$238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $467 to $1,034 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Dallas for a week is $1,320-$2,974($189-$425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $934 to $2,068 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Dallas for a week is $2,580-$5,732($369-$819 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,868 to $4,136 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Lake Dallas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Dallas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake Dallas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Dallas for a week is $2,414-$8,513($345-$1,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $971 to $2,358 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Dallas for a week is $3,994-$11,746($571-$1,678 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $174 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,942 to $4,716 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Dallas for a week is $7,988-$21,380($1,141-$3,054 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $348 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,884 to $9,432 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Dallas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Dallas is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Dallas 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.
Lake Dallas 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 Lake Dallas 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 Lake Dallas.
Flight Costs to Lake Dallas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,231 average in early January to a low of $776 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $782. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Dallas our data includes 1,094 originating airports, and 158 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Dallas from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $12,657 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Branson (BKG) in Branson, MO (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 Lake Dallas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $455, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Lake Dallas can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $583 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.