The average price of a 7-day trip to Portales is $1,393 for a solo traveler, $2,502 for a couple, and $4,690 for a family of 4. Portales hotels range from $51 to $235 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $160 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) are between $665 and $861 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $2,702 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $94 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 Portales, NM, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AMA and stay in a Portales hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 26th to May 6th (except the week of April 2nd)
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Portales is usually mid to late September.
Average Portales Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Portales for a week is $959-$1,911($137-$273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $459 to $689 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Portales for a week is $2,138-$3,602($305-$515 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $918 to $1,378 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Portales for a week is $3,356-$6,516($479-$931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,836 to $2,756 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $48 to $62 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Portales
How cheap can you make a vacation to Portales? The cheapest trip to Portales is about $125 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 $46.
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 Portales for a week is $875-$2,042($125-$292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $459 to $689 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Portales for a week is $1,474-$3,004($211-$429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $918 to $1,378 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Portales for a week is $2,948-$5,468($421-$781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,836 to $2,756 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Portales cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Portales Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Portales.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Portales for a week is $2,350-$5,418($336-$774 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,010 to $2,053 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $235 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $160 to $352 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Portales for a week is $4,004-$8,724($572-$1,246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,020 to $4,106 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $235 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $160 to $352 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Portales for a week is $8,008-$16,392($1,144-$2,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,040 to $8,212 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $470 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $528 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Portales Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Portales is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Portales 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.
Portales 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 Portales 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Portales.
Flight Costs to Portales
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $861 average in mid December to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $502. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Portales our data includes 178 originating airports, and 62 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Portales from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,407 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 $253.
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 Portales, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $196, so you can easily save about 29% 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 Portales can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $585 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.