Austin Bachelor Party Budget: What to Actually Expect in 2026
Real cost breakdowns for Austin bachelor parties. Budget, mid-range, and baller options with exact prices for housing, activities, food, and nightlife.
The Quick Version:
- Budget weekend: $400-600/person — house share, DIY activities, bars over clubs
- Mid-range weekend: $800-1,200/person — nice house, boat day, steakhouse dinner, nightlife
- Baller weekend: $1,500-2,500/person — luxury rental, private yacht, bottle service, the works
The Real Cost of an Austin Bachelor Party
"How much should we budget?" is the #1 question we get. And honestly, it depends on what kind of weekend you want.
Austin is significantly cheaper than Vegas or Miami across the board — housing, drinks, food, activities. But costs add up fast if you're not paying attention.
Here's the real breakdown based on hundreds of bachelor parties we've planned.
Budget Breakdown: $500/Person Weekend
This is the "we're not broke but we're not ballers" budget. Still a great time.
Housing (2 nights): $150/person
- Split a 4-5 bedroom house with 10-12 guys
- Look for East Austin or North Loop areas
- Check our housing options for bachelor-party-friendly rentals
Activities: $100/person
- Gun range: $50-80/person
- Barton Springs swimming: Free-$9
- Butler Pitch & Putt: $15-20/person
Food & Drinks: $150/person
- Breakfast tacos: $10-15/meal
- BBQ lunch: $25-30 (Franklin's, Terry Black's)
- Dinner + drinks: $60-80/night
- Grocery run for house: $30/person
Transportation: $50/person
- Ubers/Lyfts split across the group
- Airport pickup split
Nightlife: $50/person
- Rainey Street bars (no covers)
- Stick to beer/simple drinks
Mid-Range Breakdown: $1,000/Person Weekend
This is the sweet spot. Great house, boat day, nice dinner, solid nightlife.
Housing (2 nights): $250/person
- Downtown or Rainey-adjacent house
- Pool, outdoor space, walkable to bars
- Browse our housing inventory
Activities: $250/person
- Lake Travis boat day: $100-150/person
- Gun range: $75/person
- COTA go-karts: $50/person
Food & Drinks: $300/person
- Steakhouse dinner: $100-150
- BBQ tour with drinks: $80-100
- Other meals + house drinks: $100
Transportation: $100/person
- Party bus for one night: $50-75/person
- Ubers for the rest
Nightlife: $100/person
- Bar crawl with guide
- One nice cocktail bar
- Late night tacos
Baller Breakdown: $2,000+/Person Weekend
Go big or go home. This is the luxury Austin experience.
Housing (2 nights): $400-500/person
- Luxury downtown rental or lakefront mansion
- Private pool, rooftop, full amenities
Activities: $500/person
- Private yacht charter: $200-300/person
- Clay shooting: $150/person
- Hog hunting experience: $200+/person
Food & Drinks: $500/person
- Private steakhouse dining room: $200+
- Private hibachi chef at house: $100/person
- Premium liquor stocking
Transportation: $200/person
- Party bus airport pickup
- Sprinter van for the weekend
Nightlife: $300/person
Where Austin Saves You Money vs Vegas
| Item | Austin | Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| House rental/night | $800-1,500 | $1,500-3,000 |
| Bottle service | $300-500 | $800-2,000 |
| Nice dinner/person | $80-120 | $150-250 |
| Boat day/person | $75-150 | $200+ (Lake Mead) |
| Drinks at bars | $8-12 | $15-20 |
You're looking at 30-50% savings for a comparable experience.
Hidden Costs to Budget For
- Tips: Budget 20% for boat captains, servers, drivers
- Ubers: Add up fast with a big group — consider a party bus
- House deposit: Usually $500-1,000 (refundable)
- Groom's share: Traditionally covered by the group
- Emergency fund: $50/person for random stuff
FAQ
Should we cover the groom's costs?
Traditional move is yes — split his share among the group. Budget an extra $50-100/person.
How far in advance should we book?
6-8 weeks minimum. 3+ months for peak weekends (F1, ACL, SXSW).
Is it cheaper to plan ourselves or use a service?
DIY saves money but costs time. We typically save groups money through vendor relationships while handling all logistics.
What's the minimum group size?
8-10 is the sweet spot. Smaller groups pay more per person for housing/activities.
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