The average price of a 7-day trip to Texas is $1,153 for a solo traveler, $1,785 for a couple, and $3,257 for a family of 4. Texas hotels range from $57 to $262 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $650 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Texas (from all airports) are between $676 and $1,022 per person for economy flights and $2,123 to $3,209 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $89 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
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Texas and stay in a Texas 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 is usually mid to late September.
Average Texas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Texas for a week is $1,199-$2,485($171-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $448 to $896 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $132 to $161 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Texas for a week is $1,947-$4,011($278-$573 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $179 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $895 to $1,792 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $132 to $161 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Texas for a week is $3,902-$7,537($557-$1,077 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $173 to $358 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,791 to $3,585 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $199 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $198 to $241 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Texas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Texas? The cheapest trip to Texas is about $127 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 $19 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 $48.
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 for a week is $890-$2,241($127-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $448 to $896 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $144 to $174 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Texas for a week is $1,484-$3,438($212-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $895 to $1,792 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $144 to $174 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Texas for a week is $2,982-$6,362($426-$909 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $173 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,791 to $3,585 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $215 to $261 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Texas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Texas 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Texas for a week is $2,526-$10,893($361-$1,556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,131 to $2,236 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,234 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Texas for a week is $4,258-$14,382($608-$2,055 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $173 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,261 to $4,472 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,234 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Texas for a week is $8,524-$25,073($1,218-$3,582 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $347 to $715 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,523 to $8,944 for first class
Lodging: $262 to $524 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $932 to $1,854 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Texas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Texas is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Texas 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 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 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.
Flight Costs to Texas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,022 average in late July to a low of $676 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $631. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Texas our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Texas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $346, so you can easily save about 51% 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 can easily cost $325 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $648 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.