The average price of a 7-day trip to Acapulco is $1,375 for a solo traveler, $2,470 for a couple, and $4,630 for a family of 4. Acapulco hotels range from $35 to $160 per night with an average of $38, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $700 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) are between $615 and $1,017 per person for economy flights and $1,930 to $3,191 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 to $49 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Acapulco, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ACA and stay in a Acapulco hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 14th to June 24th (except the weeks of May 21st and June 4th)
- August 20th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Acapulco is usually early to mid September.
Average Acapulco Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Acapulco for a week is $764-$2,147($109-$307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $356 to $814 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $49 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Acapulco for a week is $1,806-$3,710($258-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $1,628 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $49 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Acapulco for a week is $2,576-$6,212($368-$887 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $3,256 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $98 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $203 to $264 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Acapulco
How cheap can you make a vacation to Acapulco? The cheapest trip to Acapulco is about $86 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $26 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $31.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Acapulco for a week is $603-$1,339($86-$191 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $356 to $814 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Acapulco for a week is $1,050-$2,342($150-$335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $1,628 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Acapulco for a week is $2,040-$4,516($291-$645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $3,256 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $70 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $42 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Acapulco cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Acapulco Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Acapulco.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Acapulco for a week is $1,439-$10,275($206-$1,468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,994 for first class
Lodging: $51 to $160 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Acapulco for a week is $2,572-$12,990($367-$1,856 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $3,988 for first class
Lodging: $51 to $160 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Acapulco for a week is $5,144-$22,200($735-$3,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,048 to $7,976 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $320 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,050 to $1,890 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Acapulco Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Acapulco is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Acapulco due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Acapulco Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Acapulco hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Acapulco.
Flight Costs to Acapulco
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,017 average in late December to a low of $615 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $619. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Acapulco our data includes 87 originating airports, and 44 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Acapulco from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,294 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) in Mexico City (Mexico) at an average of just $96.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Acapulco, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $402, so you can easily save about 65% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Acapulco can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $398 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.