How much does a one-week (7 days) trip to El Paso cost?

A one week trip to El Paso costs $1,400 per person on average. This information comes from the actual expenses of travelers and includes accommodation, food, local transportation, sightseeing, and other typical travel costs.

How much does a two-week (14 days) trip to El Paso cost?

Two weeks in El Paso costs $2,800 per person on average. This information comes from the actual expenses of travelers and includes accommodation, food, local transportation, sightseeing, and other typical travel costs.

How much does a one-month (4 weeks) trip to El Paso cost?

One month in El Paso costs $6,000 per person on average. This information comes from the actual expenses of travelers and includes accommodation, food, local transportation, sightseeing, and other typical travel costs.

How much do hotels cost in El Paso?

The average daily cost per person, per day for Accommodation in El Paso is $81

How much does transportation cost in El Paso?

The average daily cost per person, per day for Transportation in El Paso is $37

How much does food cost in El Paso?

The average daily cost per person, per day for Food in El Paso is $93

How much do alcoholic beverages cost in El Paso?

The average daily cost per person, per day for Alcohol in El Paso is $27

El Paso Travel Cost - Average Price of a Vacation to El Paso: Food & Meal Budget, Daily & Weekly Expenses

Q: How much does it cost to travel to El Paso?

$200 is the average daily price for traveling in El Paso. The average price of meals in El Paso for one day is $93. The average price of local transportation in El Paso for one day is $37. The average price of a hotel in El Paso for a couple is $163.

El Paso is an undiscovered city known for its Spanish missions and its outstanding Mexican food. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.

How much does it cost to travel to El Paso?

You should plan to spend around $200 per day on your vacation in El Paso. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

$93 on meals
$37 on local transportation
$163 on hotels

A one week trip to El Paso for two people costs, on average, $2,800. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

Travel Style:
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

$200

One Week Per person

$1,400
2 Weeks Per person

$2,800
One Month Per person

$6,000
One Week For a couple

$2,800
2 Weeks For a couple

$5,600
One Month For a couple

$12,000

This data comes from the travel budgets of real travelers - How it works. .

How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to El Paso cost?

A one week trip to El Paso usually costs around $1,400 for one person and $2,800 for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to El Paso on average costs around $2,800 for one person and $5,600 for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in El Paso will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to El Paso on average costs around $6,000 for one person and $12,000 for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.

Is El Paso expensive to visit?

El Paso is a smaller destination that charms visitors with a variety of travel styles, expenditure habits, and budgetary considerations. Affordable hotel choices are available, but luxury hotels also cater to the more affluent clientele, along with mid-range accommodations that are perfect for families and couples.

You can find El Paso to be very expensive if you're not careful, but methods like eating at less expensive restaurants and looking for discounts and coupons can help you save money.

On average, budget travelers spend $88 per day, mid-range travelers spend $200 per day, and luxury travelers spend around $379 per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to El Paso.

Within North America, which is known to be an expensive region, El Paso is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Chapel Hill or Sedona.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is El Paso Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to El Paso?

The average El Paso trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these El Paso travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to El Paso cost?

El Paso on a Budget

Category	Budget	Mid-Range	Luxury
Accommodation ¹ For 1 person in double occupancy	$36	$81	$156
Local Transportation ¹	$16	$37	$71
Food ²	$41	$93	$174
Entertainment ¹	$12	$27	$52
Alcohol ²	$6-18	$14-41	$26-78

Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget

It's essential to keep realistic expectations for your travel budget. Many people think they can visit El Paso cheaply, but most travelers aren't comfortable with an extreme "shoestring" budget. Consider what you truly enjoy on vacation. Do you prefer resorts, vacation homes, or hostels? Is experiencing attractions and dining important to you? Your budget and itinerary will depend on your answers to these questions.

What Does It Mean to Be a Budget Traveler?

You might consider yourself a budget traveler, but if you're not ready to give up some comforts, prepare to spend a lot more than the $88 per day that younger budget travelers manage.

Backpackers will usually stick to this shoestring budget by staying in hostel dorms, dining at the cheapest spots such as fast food places, using public transit, and mostly visiting free attractions.

What Makes You an Average Traveler?

If you're traveling for leisure as a couple or family, you'll probably prefer a mid-range hotel, dine at well-known restaurants, and explore the major museums and attractions that charge entry fees. Most travelers to El Paso will be eager to explore the key attractions, museums, sights, and landmarks. Remember, most activities come with a cost. Therefore, it's reasonable to anticipate that your daily budget will be around $200 per person, per day.

El Paso offers a fantastic variety of hotels and vacation rentals. When traveling with others, you can share your hotel with a partner, friend, or your children, which can help save money. Families should focus on hotels and restaurants that cater to kids. Hotel Paso Del Norte Autograph Collection is an excellent choice, while Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott El Paso is also a great option. To find more accommodations that are family and couple-friendly, check our hotel guide for El Paso.

Want to Experience a Luxurious Trip?

If you want an all encompassing getaway with top-notch amenities and exceptional service, get ready for a daily cost around $379. Staying in upscale hotels, dining at acclaimed restaurants, indulging in lavish activities, and using taxis or private drivers to navigate the city will require a more luxurious budget. Many high-end visitors also prefer unique experiences such as El Paso International Airport to El Paso - Arrival Private Transfer - offered by Viator.

Accommodation Budget in El Paso

Hotel prices in El Paso can vary significantly. Some hotels charge much higher rates but also offer more luxury and better amenities. During peak season, these prices rise even more. In the off-season, the average room costs around $113, while in peak summer season it jumps to an average of $211. Budget accommodations range from $71 to $319, but hostels are usually cheaper, especially in dorm rooms. Save money by traveling during the low or shoulder seasons, or by booking in advance and watching for deals.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid in El Paso for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $163. For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $81 per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.

Accommodation¹ Hotel or hostel for one person

$81
Accommodation¹ Typical double-occupancy room

$163

Hotels in El Paso

Looking for a hotel in El Paso? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

The most affordable highest rated hotels in El Paso include:

Hotel Paso Del Norte Autograph Collection starting at $189
Homewood Suites by Hilton El Paso Airport starting at $158
SpringHill Suites by Marriott El Paso starting at $156
Courtyard By Marriott El Paso Downtown/Convention Center starting at $187
Hampton Inn & Suites El Paso West starting at $181

Tips to Save Money on Accommodation in El Paso

If you plan to avoid summer and visit during the low or shoulder season, you'll find cheaper accommodation rates and fewer tourists.

Recommended Properties

Transportation Budget in El Paso

The public transit system in El Paso is not very good. While there are some bus routes in town, you shouldn't rely on them and must have a private vehicle to efficiently visit the city.

Sadly, most parts of the city are not designed for walking. You really need a car to get around town.

Public Transit: (moderate)
Walkability: (moderate)

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

On average, past travelers have spent $37 per person, per day, on local transportation in El Paso. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in El Paso is significantly more than public transportation.
Transportation¹ Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

$37

Transportation Tips

If you're planning to drive, ensure that your hotel offers convenient parking.

A few of the typical hotel transfers and transportation services include:

El Paso International Airport (ELP) to El Paso - Arrival Private Transfer for $40 details
El Paso to El Paso International Airport (ELP) - Departure Private Transfer for $40 details
El Paso International Airport (ELP) to El Paso - Round-Trip Private Transfer for $80 details

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Flights to El Paso

How much does it cost to go to El Paso? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in El Paso

The price of renting a car in El Paso will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.

Food Budget in El Paso

Cuisine in El Paso is good, but it's not well known enough to draw in tourists for the restaurant scene. Still, there are a handful of excellent dining spots in the city to discover. Mexican food and barbecue are popular around town but you'll also find burgers, pizza, and other American favorites.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

While restaurant and meal prices in El Paso can vary significantly, the average cost of food in El Paso is $93 per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.
Food² Meals for one day

$93

When dining out, the average daily cost for food in El Paso is around $93 ($93) per person, with previous travelers spending from $41 to $174. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in El Paso are as follows:

Breakfast: $9 to $28
Lunch: $14 to $37
Dinner: $28 to $65
Coffee: $7
Fast Food or Street Food: $14

El Paso's food scene has been picking up momentum for the last few years, and is showing no signs of slowing down. El Paso's downtown's restaurant scene is expanding; more chains are dotting the landscape, while local and sustainable food are growing in popularity. Mexican food is the biggest food offering in the area, and there are delicious options everywhere for a good meal. Travelers will see signs referring to Menudo everywhere. It is a type of soup made with hominy, chili and tripe. It is a Mexican specialty. Another border favorite, burritos, are a humble but delicious food. True burritos are done with homemade flour tortilla and your choice of filling. Try “chile con queso”, chile relleno, barbacoa (meat) or “deshebrada con chile colorado” (shredded meat with red chile) for the local traditional El Paso/Juarez flavor. Green chile fillings are great too. All other flavors are more likely not from the region.

Food & Dining Tips

A lot of hotels include breakfast in their price, but some may add it as an extra charge. The price and quality can differ from one hotel to the next. Being aware of this ahead of time can help you figure out if you'll need to shell out more money. The hotel buffet could be delicious, or you might opt for a more affordable treat at a nearby bakery or cafe.

Opt for a water bottle instead of constantly buying drinks. It's not only convenient but also eco-friendly.

Before embarking on a tour, ensure you know which meals are included. You might have to pay for some food yourself, and that can add to your travel expenses.

What did other people spend on food and dining in El Paso?

Typical food prices in El Paso, as reported by previous travelers, are outlined below. These costs offer a snapshot of what meals might cost in the city. Your personal expenses will vary depending on the type of dining experiences you choose and the dishes you order.

Rudy's BBQ (family of 4)

$40

Sightseeing and Activities Budget in El Paso

It's understandable that travelers choose El Paso, as it is famous for museums and attractions, food, nightlife, and family-friendly activities.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in El Paso typically cost an average of $27 per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Entertainment¹ Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

$27

See the Franklin Mountains State Park. At over 24,000 acres, this is the largest urban park in the US. It’s a quick escape from the city to the home of ringtail cats, coyotes, and countless other smaller animals and reptiles. There’s excellent mountain biking and hiking here, with North Franklin Peak (7192ft) looming overhead.

Head to the visitor center to get a basic park map, written descriptions of the hiking trails, mountain-bike trail maps, or route maps of the 17 different rock-climbing routes. (The visitor center will be relocating in 2018, so confirm the location before setting out.) You’ll find most of the trails in the Tom Mays Unit of the park, which is east of the I-10 off Transmountain Rd.

Visit the El Paso Museum of Art. This thoroughly enjoyable museum is in a former Greyhound station. They feature an Italian Madonna and Child (c 1200), their Southwestern art is terrific, and the engaging modern pieces round out the collection nicely.

The El Paso Holocaust Museum may seem a little out of place in a predominately Hispanic town, but the Holocaust Museum is as much a surprise inside as out for its thoughtful and moving exhibits, which are imaginatively presented for maximum impact.

Take a scenic drive in El Paso. Popular at night for city-lights viewing, Scenic Dr offers great views of El Paso, Juarez and the surrounding mountains. Take N Mesa St to Kerbey Ave (across from the university), head east till it becomes Rim Rd, then turn right on Scenic Dr. En route, keep an eye out for little Murchison Park, a fine spot for sunrises.

Take a ride on the Wyler Aerial Tramway Cable car to the top of the Franklin Mountains. The ride only takes about four minutes to the top via this gondola system. After gliding 2600ft and gaining 940ft in elevation, you’ll reach the viewing platform on top of Ranger Peak, where you'll enjoy spectacular views of Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. For maximum enjoyment, bring binoculars and a jacket.

Visit the El Paso Zoo, home to a large number of endangered animals, including the Asian elephant, Sumatran orangutan, Malayan tiger and the rare Amur leopard. All told, more than 670 animals represent 231 species, all packed into 35 acres. You can catch a free-flight bird show in the new Wildlife Amphitheater, which added 4000 sq ft for housing birds, mammals, reptiles and invertebrates.

A nice way to explore destinations in El Paso is with local tours that last just a few hours. This way you can see as much as possible in an efficient way with knowledgable guides. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:

UTV Adventure Tour / Rental for $249 details
Sun City Ghosts Haunted Cowboys and Outlaws Tour for $20 details
Pikes Peak Tour for $110 details

Recommended Activities

Nightlife Budget in El Paso

If you're looking for nightlife, El Paso has some options, but it's less active than in other more popular locales. There are a number of bars, nightclubs, and lounges around town where you can enjoy a fun night out.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average person spends about $27 on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in El Paso per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Alcohol² Drinks for one day

$27

Nightlife Tips

Sure, nightlife is part of the adventure, but cutting down on cocktails can make a surprising difference in your travel budget.

When drinking at night, be mindful of your surroundings, as pickpockets and other crimes can happen. Stay safe by sticking with a group of trusted people.

Budgeting and Travel Tips for El Paso

In summer, you'll find prices climbing and the city brimming with visitors. For a more affordable and peaceful experience, try to plan your visit during the shoulder or low seasons.
Taking your time to travel can help you save, allowing you to relish the area's beauty while you unwind. Cramming too many activities into your day often leads to higher costs. By slowing down, you can typically enjoy your trip more while spending less.

Budgeting Challenges

El Paso doesn't have many public transport options available. You may want to consider renting a car or setting up transportation ahead of time, like booking a tour. Just be aware that this might affect your budget elsewhere.
You won't find many hostels in El Paso, so if you're planning on saving money with a cheap dorm, it might be time to reconsider. A budget hotel or an apartment rental could be a better option.

Traveling in El Paso

El Paso, Texas

El Paso is a city in west Texas, along the waters of the Rio Grande. Outside the city, Franklin Mountains State Park is home to cacti and desert wildlife like coyotes and golden eagles. The park's Wyler Aerial Tramway ascends to Ranger Peak for views of the city and over to Mexico. El Paso is coming up in the world and starting to make a name for itself. A sleek new hotel has opened downtown, luring locals back to the city’s core for socializing and dining. The new Montecillo entertainment and residential district to the west is booming. The city even has a new baseball team, the El Paso Chihuahuas. And the city’s first microbrewery opened in 2015. Outdoorsy types also have it made here: there’s cycling and hiking in the largest urban park in the US, and the nearby Hueco Tanks State Park is ideal for wintertime rock climbing. Best of all is the hospitality of the locals, which makes this city of nearly 700,000 feel a whole lot smaller.

Neighborhoods & Around

West Side

Between the Franklin mountains and Mexico and New Mexico includes El Paso’s most affluent neighborhoods along the side of the mountain. Providence Memorial Hospital, Sierra Medical Center, Las Palmas Medical Center, El Paso Country Club, and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are located here. The UTEP area (“Kern Place”) is emerging as an entertainment district with restaurants and nightclubs also known as the “Cincinnati Entertainment District”. The Sun Bowl, Don Haskins center, and Centennial Gardens are all located on the UTEP campus.

Downtown

Located in the southern part of El Paso, just below the tip of the Franklin Mountains. The streets of Downtown are often difficult to navigate for first time visitors. Walking through Downtown, there are many little shops reminiscent of Mexico and many small cafes. Many of the buildings are historic and very beautiful. The Downtown area boasts a beautiful plaza in the center of the city. The El Paso Museum of Art, the Plaza Theater, El Paso Civic Center and a children’s science museum, Insights, are all located here. Nearby on Paisano Street is the El Paso Zoo.

North East El Paso

Home to Fort Bliss Military Base. Fort Bliss is one of the largest US Military bases in the world and Northeast El Paso is home to many active and retired servicemen and women. Fort Bliss located near the airport with adjacent Biggs Army Airfield has a great influence on Northeast El Paso culture.

East Side

The fastest growing area mostly home to middle class working families. The Socorro Student Activities Complex, Del Sol Medical Center, Las Palmas Marketplace, Cielo Vista Mall and Bassett Center are all located in East El Paso. It is close to the Mission Trails area and Hueco Tanks State Historic Site.

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