The average price of a 7-day trip to Chapala is $1,154 for a solo traveler, $2,073 for a couple, and $3,886 for a family of 4. Chapala hotels range from $38 to $173 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $380 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 $27 to $63 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 Chapala, MX

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GDL and stay in a Chapala 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 Chapala is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Chapala Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Chapala for a week is $780-$1,708($111-$244 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $303 to $727 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Chapala for a week is $1,702-$3,056($243-$437 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $606 to $1,454 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Chapala for a week is $2,544-$5,428($363-$775 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,212 to $2,908 for economy

Lodging: $96 to $126 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $111 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Chapala

How cheap can you make a vacation to Chapala? The cheapest trip to Chapala is about $86 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $33.

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 Chapala for a week is $599-$1,530($86-$219 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $303 to $727 for economy

Lodging: $33 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chapala for a week is $1,000-$2,460($143-$351 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $606 to $1,454 for economy

Lodging: $33 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chapala for a week is $2,000-$4,620($286-$660 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,212 to $2,908 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $84 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Chapala cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Chapala Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chapala.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Chapala for a week is $1,579-$7,038($226-$1,005 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $664 to $1,687 for first class

Lodging: $86 to $173 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Chapala for a week is $2,642-$9,516($377-$1,359 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,328 to $3,374 for first class

Lodging: $86 to $173 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chapala for a week is $5,284-$16,752($755-$2,393 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,656 to $6,748 for first class

Lodging: $172 to $346 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $570 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Chapala Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Chapala is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chapala 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.

Chapala 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Chapala 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Chapala.

 

Flight Costs to Chapala

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 Chapala our data includes 219 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chapala 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Chapala, 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 Chapala can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $431 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.

 

 

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