The average price of a 7-day trip to Akumal is $1,601 for a solo traveler, $2,875 for a couple, and $5,391 for a family of 4. Akumal hotels range from $53 to $416 per night with an average of $157, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cancun International Airport (CUN) are between $544 and $837 per person for economy flights and $1,707 to $2,627 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $119 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 Akumal, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CUN and stay in a Akumal hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 13th to December 16th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Akumal is usually late January.
Average Akumal Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Akumal for a week is $1,271-$2,497($182-$357 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $686 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $156 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $133 to $163 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Akumal for a week is $2,404-$4,318($343-$617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,372 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $156 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $133 to $163 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Akumal for a week is $3,992-$7,948($570-$1,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,744 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $312 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $186 to $261 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Akumal
How cheap can you make a vacation to Akumal? The cheapest trip to Akumal is about $101 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 $20 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 $44.
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 Akumal for a week is $705-$1,529($101-$218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $686 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Akumal for a week is $1,290-$2,698($184-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,372 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Akumal for a week is $2,520-$5,312($360-$759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,744 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Akumal cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Akumal Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Akumal.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Akumal for a week is $3,476-$15,601($497-$2,229 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $238 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $707 to $1,935 for first class
Lodging: $339 to $416 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Akumal for a week is $4,918-$19,202($703-$2,743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $476 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,414 to $3,870 for first class
Lodging: $339 to $416 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Akumal for a week is $9,836-$33,604($1,405-$4,801 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $952 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,828 to $7,740 for first class
Lodging: $678 to $832 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Akumal Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Akumal is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Akumal 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.
Akumal 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 Akumal 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 Akumal.
Flight Costs to Akumal
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $837 average in late December to a low of $544 in late January. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Akumal our data includes 362 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Akumal from an airport like East Midlands (EMA) in Derby (the United Kingdom) for an average $4,656 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 $136.
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 Akumal, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $293, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Akumal can easily cost $520 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $35 per person. Private tours can cost $1037 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.