The average price of a 7-day trip to San Marcos is $4,376 for a solo traveler, $7,859 for a couple, and $14,734 for a family of 4. San Marcos hotels range from $58 to $222 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $900 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Austin – Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are between $665 and $1,077 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,380 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 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 San Marcos, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AUS and stay in a San Marcos hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Marcos is usually mid to late September.
Average San Marcos Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Marcos for a week is $1,026-$7,908($147-$1,130 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $436 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $896 to $1,095 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Marcos for a week is $2,144-$9,634($306-$1,376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $872 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $896 to $1,095 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Marcos for a week is $3,372-$15,210($482-$2,173 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,744 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $1,344 to $1,643 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Marcos
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Marcos? The cheapest trip to San Marcos is about $121 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 $1000 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 San Marcos for a week is $844-$7,262($121-$1,037 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $436 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,020 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Marcos for a week is $1,406-$8,404($201-$1,201 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $872 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,020 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Marcos for a week is $2,812-$14,360($402-$2,051 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,744 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $1,632 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to San Marcos cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Marcos Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in San Marcos.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Marcos for a week is $2,057-$14,409($294-$2,058 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $907 to $2,190 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $222 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Marcos for a week is $3,454-$17,418($493-$2,488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,814 to $4,380 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $222 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Marcos for a week is $6,908-$29,136($987-$4,162 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,628 to $8,760 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $444 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,850 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Marcos Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Marcos is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Marcos 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.
San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos.
Flight Costs to San Marcos
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,077 average in late July to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $671. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Marcos our data includes 819 originating airports, and 143 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Marcos from an airport like Simpang Tiga (PKU) in Pekanbaru (Indonesia) for an average $6,747 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) at an average of just $206.
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 San Marcos, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $411, so you can easily save about 62% 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 San Marcos can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $555 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.