The average price of a 7-day trip to Las Cruces is $1,339 for a solo traveler, $2,405 for a couple, and $4,508 for a family of 4. Las Cruces hotels range from $49 to $224 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to El Paso International Airport (ELP) are between $574 and $938 per person for economy flights and $1,801 to $2,943 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $65 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, NM, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ELP and stay in a Las Cruces hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th 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 $1,047-$1,892($150-$270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $807 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 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 $2,080-$3,416($297-$488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,614 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 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 $3,444-$6,032($492-$862 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,228 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $147 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 $112 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 $180 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 $43.
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 $786-$2,386($112-$341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $807 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 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 $1,314-$3,452($188-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,614 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 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 $2,628-$6,112($375-$873 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,228 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $308 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible 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 $2,024-$9,421($289-$1,346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,953 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 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 $3,382-$12,242($483-$1,749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,906 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 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 $6,764-$21,844($966-$3,121 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,304 to $7,812 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $448 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Las Cruces Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Las Cruces is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Las Cruces 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.
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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Las Cruces.
Flight Costs to Las Cruces
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $938 average in late July to a low of $574 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $577. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Las Cruces our data includes 417 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Las Cruces from an airport like Rarotonga International (RAR) in Avarua (the Cook Islands) for an average $6,822 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (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 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 Las Cruces, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $364, so you can easily save about 63% 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 $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $558 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.