The average price of a 7-day trip to Ruidoso Downs is $1,540 for a solo traveler, $2,766 for a couple, and $5,185 for a family of 4. Ruidoso Downs hotels range from $53 to $242 per night with an average of $58, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Roswell International Air Center Airport (ROW) are between $535 and $712 per person for economy flights and $1,679 to $2,234 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $77 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 Ruidoso Downs, NM, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ROW and stay in a Ruidoso Downs hotel:
- January 8th to February 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ruidoso Downs is usually early November.
Average Ruidoso Downs Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ruidoso Downs for a week is $1,055-$2,310($151-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $577 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $163 to $199 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ruidoso Downs for a week is $2,090-$3,696($299-$528 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,154 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $163 to $199 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ruidoso Downs for a week is $3,524-$6,372($503-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $2,308 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $261 to $318 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ruidoso Downs
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ruidoso Downs? The cheapest trip to Ruidoso Downs is about $110 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 Ruidoso Downs for a week is $769-$1,577($110-$225 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $577 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ruidoso Downs for a week is $1,280-$2,434($183-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,154 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ruidoso Downs for a week is $2,560-$4,508($366-$644 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $2,308 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Ruidoso Downs cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ruidoso Downs Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ruidoso Downs.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ruidoso Downs for a week is $2,401-$8,917($343-$1,274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $162 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,009 to $1,171 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ruidoso Downs for a week is $4,082-$11,222($583-$1,603 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $324 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,018 to $2,342 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ruidoso Downs for a week is $8,164-$19,798($1,166-$2,828 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $648 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,036 to $4,684 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $484 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $812 to $1,763 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ruidoso Downs Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ruidoso Downs is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ruidoso Downs 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.
Ruidoso Downs 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 Ruidoso Downs 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 Ruidoso Downs.
Flight Costs to Ruidoso Downs
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $712 average in mid December to a low of $535 in early November. Median flight price is $440. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ruidoso Downs our data includes 99 originating airports, and 73 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ruidoso Downs from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,255 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $207.
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 Ruidoso Downs, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $177, so you can easily save about 33% 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 Ruidoso Downs can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $604 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.