RODEO

Your wallet's guide to the Rodeo

March 2 to March 22

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Major money pitstops:

Click to explore how to maximize your spending this Rodeo season.

Admission

Food and drinks

Transporation and Parking

Merchandise and Hidden Fees

Full Cost Breakdown

How much does it cost to get in?

How much does it cost to get in?

There are two ways to enter the Rodeo:

Ground Tickets

Concert Tickets

or:

Prices and Places to park

Prices and Places to park

The most cost-effective way to enjoy the Rodeo is by getting dropped off and avoiding the parking situation. But if not, here are the ways to which you can arrive at the Rodeo!

Parking

Uber

Metrorail

Rodeo merch: - T-shirt - Hoodie/sweatshirt - Artist merch - Carnival game prize

Locker rentals

Credit card fees

ATM withdrawl fee

Sales tax

Ticket service fees

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$10-15

8.25%

$3-6

$8-15

$1-3

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$30-40

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$60-80

$40-90

$20-60

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Sneaky costs that add up

Sneaky costs that add up

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Cost Breakdown

Cost Breakdown

Entrance:

Transportation:

Value

Notes

Price

Option

Option

Price

Value

Access to carnival area, livestock shows, vendors.

Grounds Ticket

$25

$1.25, $2.50 round trip

Metro Rail

Rodeo competition + concert + grounds access

Concert ticket

Starting at $35

$25

Parking at NRG

Close seating + extra perks

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

$69-$429

Premium Seats

~$20-$80

Every rodeo performance

Season Tickets

$500- $8,000

Carnival Game Costs:

Value

Notes

Price

Option

A look into the cheapest day at the rodeo possible

Most rides require 3–8 tickets

Individual ride tickets

$1.25 per ticket

Depends on ride size

Typical ride cost

~$4-$10 per ride

Only line skipping, NOT ride tickets

FastPass

~$30

Price depends on hours and demand.

During peak hours, which is usually from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., costs can range anywhere from $20 to $60+. The cost is also dependent on distance from the Rodeo. A full round trip can vary from $40 to $100+, although prices tend to be higher due to increased demand.

Total Cost?

Ground Tickets once bought are only good for one day. Adult tickets are $25 and Children tickets (3-12) are $10.With a Ground Ticket, you can stay at NRG Park for the entire duration of the day; which is 8 a.m. to midnight. If you purchase a grounds ticket, you will only have access to: NRG Park, NRG Arena, and NRG Center for the Carnival, shopping, livestock shows, and horse shows. * This ticket will not allow you admission to see or the concert performance.*

Ground ticket: $25 + Carnival Tickets: $1.25 x Number of rides/games desired = Total for entrance and 5-6 rides/games: ~$65

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How much are Carnival tickets?

Carnival Tickets are bought separetly, a Ground Ticket does NOT COVER CARNIVAL RIDES OR GAMES. Each individual ticket for the carnival is $1.25, most rides and games require anywhere from 3-8 tickets ($3.75-$10).

Ground Tickets

Cheapest Rodeo night plan:

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Item:

Price:

Strategy:

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$35

Concert ticket (upper level)

Buy early before resale prices

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Metro rail round trip

$2.50

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Avoid parking & rideshare surge

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Shared turkey leg or funnel cake

~$10-$11 per person

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Split large entrée or dessert

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One carnival ride

~$5

Pick your favorite

Total per person: ~$52-55

There are three parking lots allotted for the Rodeo. Each costs $25, although they vary in walking distance to the NRG grounds. Parking purchases are entirely cashless.

One purchase lasts one full day which is opening to closing. (8 a.m. to midnight)

Click here for a parking map

Best value: One large shareable item Examples: - Turkey leg $22 - Loaded fries ~$18-$22 - Large funnel cake ~$12-$15

Smart spending tips:

Typical foods, prices, andquantities:

1. Eat a meal before arriving 2. Split large items with friends 3. Look at the prices! One snack and one drink can easily be $30+

Fried Oreos - 5 Oreos ~$10–12 Funnel Cake - 1 large plate ~$14–16 Turkey Leg - Large, shareable ~$21–22 Corn Dog - 1 ~$10–12 Lemonade - 1 large drink ~$9–10

It takes about $1.25 to arrive at the Rodeo from any metro stop across Houston.A round trip costs $2.50.

- Taking the Metro will drop you off at the NRG Center.

Click here to see more information

Tickets for concerts start at $35, from there, based on proximity to the stage, the price increases.

This pricing applies to all performances.

• A concert ticket allows entry to the, rodeo, concert, and carnival grounds.
• Concert tickets are bought separately either at the carnival ticket booth, or on the RODEOHOUSTON app.
• The carnival tickets for rides and games are $1.25, rides average 4-8 tickets.

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