The average price of a 7-day trip to Las Cruces is $2,722 for a solo traveler, $4,889 for a couple, and $9,165 for a family of 4. Las Cruces hotels range from $171 to $780 per night with an average of $408, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) are between $518 and $817 per person for economy flights and $1,625 to $2,564 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $112 to $226 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 Las Cruces, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GDL and stay in a Las Cruces hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Las Cruces is usually mid to late September.
Average Las Cruces Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Las Cruces for a week is $1,513-$4,566($216-$652 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $226 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $303 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $217 to $387 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Las Cruces for a week is $3,030-$7,120($433-$1,017 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $452 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $606 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $217 to $387 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $87 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Las Cruces for a week is $5,032-$13,620($719-$1,946 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $904 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,212 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $434 to $774 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $114 to $139 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Las Cruces
How cheap can you make a vacation to Las Cruces? The cheapest trip to Las Cruces is about $125 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 11% 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 $154.
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 Las Cruces for a week is $878-$2,598($125-$371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $130 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $303 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $171 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 Las Cruces for a week is $1,636-$4,170($234-$596 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $260 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $606 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $171 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 Las Cruces for a week is $3,212-$8,340($459-$1,191 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $520 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,212 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $308 to $342 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Las Cruces cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Las Cruces Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Las Cruces.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Las Cruces for a week is $4,955-$10,094($708-$1,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $246 to $407 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $785 to $1,701 for first class
Lodging: $408 to $780 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Las Cruces for a week is $7,462-$14,644($1,066-$2,092 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $492 to $814 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,570 to $3,402 for first class
Lodging: $408 to $780 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Las Cruces for a week is $13,808-$27,560($1,973-$3,937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $984 to $1,628 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,140 to $6,804 for first class
Lodging: $816 to $1,560 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Las Cruces Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Las Cruces is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Las Cruces due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces.
Flight Costs to Las Cruces
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $817 average in mid December to a low of $518 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $577. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Las Cruces our data includes 219 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Las Cruces from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,839 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International (TLC) in Toluca (Mexico) at an average of just $88.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Las Cruces, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Las Cruces can easily cost $970 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $65 per person. Private tours can cost $1945 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.