The average price of a 7-day trip to Selma is $1,378 for a solo traveler, $2,475 for a couple, and $4,640 for a family of 4. Selma hotels range from $52 to $236 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are between $624 and $992 per person for economy flights and $1,958 to $3,113 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $70 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 Selma, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAT and stay in a Selma 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 Selma is usually mid to late September.
Average Selma Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Selma for a week is $1,085-$2,075($155-$296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $823 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Selma for a week is $2,158-$3,726($308-$532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,646 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Selma for a week is $3,500-$6,428($500-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $3,292 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $178 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Selma
How cheap can you make a vacation to Selma? The cheapest trip to Selma is about $97 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 $20 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 Selma for a week is $680-$1,456($97-$208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $823 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Selma for a week is $1,240-$2,552($177-$365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,646 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Selma for a week is $2,432-$5,008($347-$715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $3,292 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Selma cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Selma Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Selma.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Selma for a week is $2,011-$8,798($287-$1,257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $140 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,662 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Selma for a week is $3,320-$11,440($474-$1,634 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $280 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $3,324 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Selma for a week is $6,640-$19,802($949-$2,829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,360 to $6,648 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $472 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $810 to $1,539 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Selma Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Selma is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Selma 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.
Selma 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 Selma 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 Selma.
Flight Costs to Selma
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $992 average in early January to a low of $624 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $620. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Selma our data includes 677 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Selma from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,365 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $215.
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 Selma, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $369, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Selma can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $589 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.