The average price of a 7-day trip to South Padre Island is $1,421 for a solo traveler, $2,552 for a couple, and $4,785 for a family of 4. South Padre Island hotels range from $47 to $215 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) are between $597 and $851 per person for economy flights and $1,873 to $2,670 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $60 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 South Padre Island, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRO and stay in a South Padre Island hotel:
- January 8th to February 18th
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in South Padre Island is usually mid to late September.
Average South Padre Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit South Padre Island for a week is $972-$2,165($139-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $430 to $689 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $144 to $176 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit South Padre Island for a week is $1,960-$3,598($280-$514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $860 to $1,378 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $144 to $176 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit South Padre Island for a week is $3,252-$6,020($465-$860 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,720 to $2,756 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $202 to $264 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to South Padre Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to South Padre Island? The cheapest trip to South Padre Island 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 $41.
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 South Padre Island for a week is $676-$1,223($97-$175 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $430 to $689 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Padre Island for a week is $1,232-$2,164($176-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $860 to $1,378 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Padre Island for a week is $2,404-$4,328($343-$618 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,720 to $2,756 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to South Padre Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury South Padre Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in South Padre Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit South Padre Island for a week is $2,169-$8,668($310-$1,238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,058 to $1,564 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,044 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit South Padre Island for a week is $3,696-$11,072($528-$1,582 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,116 to $3,128 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,044 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit South Padre Island for a week is $7,392-$19,636($1,056-$2,805 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,232 to $6,256 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $812 to $1,670 per night for a preferred vacation rental
South Padre Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in South Padre Island is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South Padre Island 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.
South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island.
Flight Costs to South Padre Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $851 average in mid December to a low of $597 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $445. These prices are based on millions of flights. For South Padre Island our data includes 174 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to South Padre Island from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,729 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (the United States) at an average of just $262.
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 South Padre Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $254, so you can easily save about 43% 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 South Padre Island can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $537 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.