How to plan the ultimate baller (or budget) Superbowl trip

Reproduced with permission from Business Insider

YOU MAY THINK a marquee event like the Super Bowl is out of your price range, but with the right planning you can get to Dallas and back for the Big Game and not break your bank.

But if you’ve got the money … you HAVE to go all out. Jets (the actual flying kind), cars, all the best parties. And don’t forget the front row seats.

Whether you’re a Baller with cash to burn or a huge sports fan on a Budget, here’s your guide to booking an awesome February weekend.

How to plan the ultimate baller (or budget) Superbowl trip

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Baller: Buy $13,500 premium club-level tickets
Where to get it: StubHub Sit in the 100 level of the stadium, somewhere between the 30 yard lines. Not a bad seat to watch the game from.
Budget: buy $200-tickets for standing-room outside the stadium
Where to get it: The NFL is offering these tickets first to "club-seat season ticket holders," and if they don't sell out, they'll move on to "regular season ticket holders." At least it will be warm in Texas, and you'll still be in the super bowl atmosphere and hear the crowd roar. Source: Guzman Lozano via Flickr
Baller: Book a private jet for $17925
Where to get it: Bluestar Jets Fly in style on a private jet with a friend to avoid leg cramps and crying babies. We planned our flight from JFK to Dallas, prices could vary.
Budget: Fly coach for $387
Where to get it: Cheapflights.com You might still get that price, if you book NOW. Flying is much better than driving and from JFK to Dallas it will only take you about seven hours, including your layover. If that fails, there's always Greyhound. Source: Frank Gruber
Baller: Rent a Rolls-Royce Phantom for $5997
Where to get it: W Exotic Car Rentals You're not going to WALK from Dallas to Arlington. Hop off your private jet and into your Rolls Royce. People will think you're one of the guys playing on Sunday Source: ggboy via flickr
Budget: Rent a Toyota Corolla for $318
Where to buy: Expedia.com Not a bad looking car and Toyota always gets great safety ratings.
Baller: rent a private luxury home just minutes from the stadium for $30,000
Where to get it: Craigslist.com Pull your Rolls Royce into one of the three garages at this gorgeous mansion. And with an average February temperature of 61 degrees, you may even be able to take a dip in the pool, or at least the hot tub. Source: Image: Craigslist
Budget: Stay at a Knights Inn for $67-per-night
Where to get it: Hotels.com At least it got a 2.8 out of 5 rating! You get a complimentary breakfast, there's coffee in the lobby, and there's even a fitness centre. Only 55 minutes (in traffic!) to Cowboys Stadium. Source: Southern Tent and Awning via flickr
Baller: get a private table and bottle service at the playboy party for $17,500
Where to get it: The tickets are for a pretty exclusive crowd, but you may be able to snag some from Inside Sports and Entertainment Group Tickets go for $1,750, but you need 10 friends for a private table. So grab some buddies and go to one of the most exclusive parties of the weekend. Source: By ║Dd║ on flickr
Budget: Buy a 12-pack of Bud light and hang out in your hotel room for about $10
Where to buy: The grocery store There's really nothing like an ice cold beer, friends, and card games. Source: mage: Jalopnik
Baller: Buy $500-tickets to Mario Batali's pre-game dinner-party
Where to buy: Moyer Foundation Not only will you be chowing down on some gourmet food, but all the proceeds from this event go to charity. The money goes to The Moyer Foundation and the Mario Batali Foundation, both helping children in need. Source: Image: AP Images
Budget: Go to Applebees for the 2-for-$20 special
Where to get it: Applebees, 4654 South Cooper Street The deal says it all, lots of great bar food at an even better price.
So here's how things add up..
BALLER Super Bowl Weekend: $85,422 BUDGET Super Bowl Weekend: $1,069
If the budget trip still seems expensive...
...throw your own party. Buy some mini hot dogs, cheese, and beer and go nuts.