Whether you bought your gameday ticket months ago or simply want to join in the epic tailgating, we dove into our data to find out what you need to know to travel to Houston before the Big Game.
Airfare
Let’s get real. Flight prices are going up now that we know who’s headed to Houston. To give some perspective on what you’ll find, the median airfare for flights from Boston leaving February 1st and returning February 9th is $466. For Atlanta, it is $335.
Hotel Rates
Of course hotel rates are up for the weekend of February 5th, but if you can split the cost with fellow fans it becomes a bit more doable. Otherwise, expect to pay in the neighborhood of $303 per night for a 3-star and above stay.
Rental Cars
You may choose to rent a car as Houston is an expansive city and unfortunately there aren’t a lot of public transportation options to get around. Not surprisingly, our data shows that rental car rates are up for the weekend of the Big Game. You’re looking at $110 per day. However, be sure to read about the stadium’s parking situation (or lack thereof) before you trek out there in your rental.
When to Travel
Rule of thumb: Flying on off-peak days is always a touchdown. And while that can get a little tricky around the Big Game, we found that travelers flying from Boston to Houston on February 5th and leaving on February 8th are finding a median airfare of $243. For Atlanta, flying in on February 1st and leaving on February 8th is the best bet, with airfare around $135.
Now, the real question is: whose fans will fill the stands on February 5th?
We tracked flight searches immediately following Sunday’s games to see which fandoms are more passionate about meeting their team in Houston. And while New England fans caused an impressive 513% increase in searches to Houston as compared to the week prior, it was searchers in Atlanta that drove a staggering 969% increase. Making us believe there may be more Atlanta than New England cheers coming from those stands (that is, if team loyalty can be measured in flight searches).
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