The average price of a 7-day trip to McKinney is $1,829 for a solo traveler, $3,285 for a couple, and $6,158 for a family of 4. McKinney hotels range from $55 to $251 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) are between $746 and $1,400 per person for economy flights and $2,341 to $4,393 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $82 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 McKinney, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAL and stay in a McKinney hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in McKinney is usually early September.
Average McKinney Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit McKinney for a week is $1,258-$2,720($180-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $509 to $1,204 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $129 to $157 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit McKinney for a week is $2,570-$4,890($367-$699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,018 to $2,408 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $129 to $157 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit McKinney for a week is $4,192-$8,432($599-$1,205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,036 to $4,816 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $181 to $220 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to McKinney
How cheap can you make a vacation to McKinney? The cheapest trip to McKinney is about $134 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 $160 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 McKinney for a week is $938-$2,638($134-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $509 to $1,204 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit McKinney for a week is $1,594-$4,136($228-$591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,018 to $2,408 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit McKinney for a week is $3,188-$7,588($455-$1,084 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,036 to $4,816 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $266 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to McKinney cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury McKinney Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in McKinney.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit McKinney for a week is $2,483-$11,375($355-$1,625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,054 to $3,227 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit McKinney for a week is $4,132-$15,694($590-$2,242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $312 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,108 to $6,454 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit McKinney for a week is $8,264-$27,152($1,181-$3,879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $624 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,216 to $12,908 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $502 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,646 per night for a preferred vacation rental
McKinney Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in McKinney is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in McKinney 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.
McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney.
Flight Costs to McKinney
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,400 average in late July to a low of $746 in early September. Median flight price is $838. These prices are based on millions of flights. For McKinney our data includes 671 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to McKinney from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $9,360 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) at an average of just $271.
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 McKinney, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $654, so you can easily save about 88% 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 McKinney can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $626 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.