The average price of a 7-day trip to Waco is $1,428 for a solo traveler, $2,565 for a couple, and $4,808 for a family of 4. Waco hotels range from $53 to $274 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Waco Regional Airport (ACT) are between $526 and $686 per person for economy flights and $1,651 to $2,153 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $90 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 Waco, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ACT and stay in a Waco hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 28th to June 17th (except the week of June 4th)
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 8th and October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waco is usually late January and early February.
Average Waco Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waco for a week is $1,258-$2,061($180-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $376 to $549 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $121 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waco for a week is $2,312-$3,514($330-$502 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $752 to $1,098 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $121 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waco for a week is $4,024-$6,276($575-$897 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,504 to $2,196 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $260 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $194 to $206 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waco
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waco? The cheapest trip to Waco is about $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $43.
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 Waco for a week is $795-$1,771($114-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $376 to $549 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waco for a week is $1,332-$2,642($190-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $752 to $1,098 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waco for a week is $2,664-$4,834($381-$691 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,504 to $2,196 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Waco cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waco Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waco.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waco for a week is $2,555-$9,635($365-$1,376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $180 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $948 to $1,175 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Waco for a week is $4,294-$12,070($613-$1,724 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $226 to $360 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,896 to $2,350 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waco for a week is $8,588-$20,540($1,227-$2,934 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $452 to $720 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,792 to $4,700 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $548 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waco Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waco is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waco 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.
Waco 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 Waco 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Waco.
Flight Costs to Waco
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $686 average in early to mid March to a low of $526 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $436. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waco our data includes 172 originating airports, and 59 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waco from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,285 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 $226.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Waco, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $160, so you can easily save about 30% 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 Waco can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $683 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.