The average price of a 7-day trip to South Texas Plains is $1,380 for a solo traveler, $2,478 for a couple, and $4,646 for a family of 4. South Texas Plains hotels range from $52 to $239 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Laredo International Airport (LRD) are between $545 and $814 per person for economy flights and $1,710 to $2,554 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $82 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 Texas Plains, TX, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LRD and stay in a South Texas Plains 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 South Texas Plains is usually mid to late September.

 

Average South Texas Plains Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit South Texas Plains for a week is $1,124-$1,918($161-$274 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $420 to $684 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit South Texas Plains for a week is $2,102-$3,436($300-$491 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $840 to $1,368 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit South Texas Plains for a week is $3,668-$6,088($524-$870 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,680 to $2,736 for economy

Lodging: $132 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $126 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to South Texas Plains

How cheap can you make a vacation to South Texas Plains? The cheapest trip to South Texas Plains is about $120 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 $64 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 South Texas Plains for a week is $842-$1,588($120-$227 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $420 to $684 for economy

Lodging: $47 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $64 to $104 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Texas Plains for a week is $1,402-$2,552($200-$365 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $840 to $1,368 for economy

Lodging: $47 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $64 to $104 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Texas Plains for a week is $2,804-$4,792($401-$685 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,680 to $2,736 for economy

Lodging: $94 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $102 to $156 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to South Texas Plains cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury South Texas Plains 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 Texas Plains.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit South Texas Plains for a week is $2,569-$8,408($367-$1,201 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,176 to $1,676 for first class

Lodging: $119 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit South Texas Plains for a week is $4,424-$11,176($632-$1,597 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $312 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,352 to $3,352 for first class

Lodging: $119 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit South Texas Plains for a week is $8,848-$19,532($1,264-$2,790 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $624 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,704 to $6,704 for first class

Lodging: $238 to $478 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $705 to $1,410 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

South Texas Plains Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in South Texas Plains is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South Texas Plains 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 Texas Plains 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on South Texas Plains 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in South Texas Plains.

 

Flight Costs to South Texas Plains

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $814 average in late July to a low of $545 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $500. These prices are based on millions of flights. For South Texas Plains our data includes 112 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to South Texas Plains from an airport like Hongqiao International (SHA) in Shanghai (China) for an average $3,609 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like East Texas Regional (GGG) in Longview, TX (the United States) at an average of just $294.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, 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 Texas Plains, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $269, so you can easily save about 49% 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 Texas Plains can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $596 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.

 

 

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