The average price of a 7-day trip to Panhandle Plains is $1,370 for a solo traveler, $2,461 for a couple, and $4,613 for a family of 4. Panhandle Plains hotels range from $53 to $240 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $450 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) are between $591 and $826 per person for economy flights and $1,855 to $2,592 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $89 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 Panhandle Plains, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LBB and stay in a Panhandle Plains hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 11th (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Panhandle Plains is usually mid to late September.
Average Panhandle Plains Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Panhandle Plains for a week is $1,093-$1,917($156-$274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $694 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Panhandle Plains for a week is $2,116-$3,498($302-$500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,388 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Panhandle Plains for a week is $3,550-$6,324($507-$903 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $2,776 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $131 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Panhandle Plains
How cheap can you make a vacation to Panhandle Plains? The cheapest trip to Panhandle Plains is about $118 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 $148 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 Panhandle Plains for a week is $823-$2,102($118-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $694 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $148 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Panhandle Plains for a week is $1,388-$3,076($198-$439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,388 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $148 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Panhandle Plains for a week is $2,776-$5,702($397-$815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $2,776 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $237 to $301 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Panhandle Plains cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Panhandle Plains Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Panhandle Plains.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Panhandle Plains for a week is $2,203-$8,609($315-$1,230 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $901 to $1,756 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $240 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $945 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Panhandle Plains for a week is $3,692-$11,548($527-$1,650 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,802 to $3,512 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $240 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $945 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Panhandle Plains for a week is $7,384-$20,828($1,055-$2,975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,604 to $7,024 for first class
Lodging: $238 to $480 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Panhandle Plains Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Panhandle Plains is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Panhandle Plains 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.
Panhandle Plains 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 Panhandle Plains 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 Panhandle Plains.
Flight Costs to Panhandle Plains
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $826 average in early to mid December to a low of $591 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $496. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Panhandle Plains our data includes 211 originating airports, and 73 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Panhandle Plains from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,567 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (IAH) in Houston, TX (the United States) at an average of just $258.
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 Panhandle Plains, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $235, so you can easily save about 40% 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 Panhandle Plains can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $598 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.