The average price of a 7-day trip to Cabo San Lucas is $2,397 for a solo traveler, $4,305 for a couple, and $8,071 for a family of 4. Cabo San Lucas hotels range from $53 to $480 per night with an average of $208, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) are between $518 and $817 per person for economy flights and $1,625 to $2,564 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $70 to $174 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 Cabo San Lucas, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GDL and stay in a Cabo San Lucas hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cabo San Lucas is usually mid to late September.
Average Cabo San Lucas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cabo San Lucas for a week is $1,465-$4,076($209-$582 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $303 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $203 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $300 to $366 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cabo San Lucas for a week is $2,688-$6,266($384-$895 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $606 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $203 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $300 to $366 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cabo San Lucas for a week is $4,516-$10,814($645-$1,545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,212 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $224 to $406 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $549 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cabo San Lucas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cabo San Lucas? The cheapest trip to Cabo San Lucas is about $102 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $48.
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 Cabo San Lucas for a week is $717-$1,575($102-$225 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $303 to $662 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cabo San Lucas for a week is $1,314-$2,832($188-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $606 to $1,324 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cabo San Lucas for a week is $2,568-$5,664($367-$809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,212 to $2,648 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cabo San Lucas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cabo San Lucas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cabo San Lucas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cabo San Lucas for a week is $3,814-$16,645($545-$2,378 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $147 to $383 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $727 to $1,364 for first class
Lodging: $343 to $480 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cabo San Lucas for a week is $5,570-$20,690($796-$2,956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $294 to $766 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,454 to $2,728 for first class
Lodging: $343 to $480 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cabo San Lucas for a week is $11,140-$35,080($1,591-$5,011 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $588 to $1,532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,908 to $5,456 for first class
Lodging: $686 to $960 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,150 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cabo San Lucas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cabo San Lucas is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cabo San Lucas 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.
Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San Lucas.
Flight Costs to Cabo San Lucas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $817 average in mid December to a low of $518 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $577. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cabo San Lucas our data includes 219 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cabo San Lucas from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,839 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International (TLC) in Toluca (Mexico) at an average of just $88.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cabo San Lucas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Cabo San Lucas can easily cost $640 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $42 per person. Private tours can cost $1270 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.