The average price of a 7-day trip to Texas Gulf Coast is $1,811 for a solo traveler, $3,253 for a couple, and $6,098 for a family of 4. Texas Gulf Coast hotels range from $54 to $244 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) are between $953 and $1,564 per person for economy flights and $2,991 to $4,908 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $74 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 Texas Gulf Coast, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HOU and stay in a Texas Gulf Coast hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Texas Gulf Coast is usually mid to late September.
Average Texas Gulf Coast Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Texas Gulf Coast for a week is $1,328-$2,616($190-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,408 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $115 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Texas Gulf Coast for a week is $2,986-$4,854($427-$693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,816 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $115 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Texas Gulf Coast for a week is $4,496-$8,808($642-$1,258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,632 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $184 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Texas Gulf Coast
How cheap can you make a vacation to Texas Gulf Coast? The cheapest trip to Texas Gulf Coast is about $144 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 Texas Gulf Coast for a week is $1,006-$2,199($144-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,408 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Texas Gulf Coast for a week is $1,730-$3,894($247-$556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,816 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Texas Gulf Coast for a week is $3,460-$7,536($494-$1,077 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,632 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Texas Gulf Coast cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Texas Gulf Coast Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Texas Gulf Coast.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Texas Gulf Coast for a week is $2,858-$10,288($408-$1,470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $155 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $3,281 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $987 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Texas Gulf Coast for a week is $4,990-$14,654($713-$2,093 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $310 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,920 to $6,562 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $987 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Texas Gulf Coast for a week is $9,980-$26,350($1,426-$3,764 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $620 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,840 to $13,124 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $488 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $658 to $1,481 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Texas Gulf Coast Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Texas Gulf Coast is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Texas Gulf Coast 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.
Texas Gulf Coast 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 Texas Gulf Coast 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 Texas Gulf Coast.
Flight Costs to Texas Gulf Coast
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,564 average in late July to a low of $953 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $900. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Texas Gulf Coast our data includes 1,012 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Texas Gulf Coast from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $13,673 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (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 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 Texas Gulf Coast, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $612, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Texas Gulf Coast can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $609 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.