The average price of a 7-day trip to Universal City is $1,377 for a solo traveler, $2,473 for a couple, and $4,636 for a family of 4. Universal City hotels range from $54 to $245 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 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 $43 to $92 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 Universal City, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAT and stay in a Universal City 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 Universal City is usually mid to late September.
Average Universal City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Universal City for a week is $1,237-$2,074($177-$296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $794 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Universal City for a week is $2,366-$3,908($338-$558 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,588 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Universal City for a week is $3,658-$6,928($523-$990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $3,176 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $148 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Universal City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Universal City? The cheapest trip to Universal City 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 $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 Universal City for a week is $680-$1,405($97-$201 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $794 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 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 Universal City for a week is $1,240-$2,486($177-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $1,588 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $54 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 Universal City for a week is $2,432-$4,972($347-$710 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $3,176 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Universal City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Universal City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Universal City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Universal City for a week is $2,296-$8,425($328-$1,204 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $899 to $2,247 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Universal City for a week is $3,860-$11,834($551-$1,691 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,798 to $4,494 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Universal City for a week is $7,720-$21,160($1,103-$3,023 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,596 to $8,988 for first class
Lodging: $244 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Universal City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Universal City is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Universal City 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.
Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City.
Flight Costs to Universal City
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 Universal City our data includes 677 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Universal City 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 Universal City, 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 Universal City can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $612 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.