The average price of a 7-day trip to Cuenca is $1,239 for a solo traveler, $2,225 for a couple, and $4,172 for a family of 4. Cuenca hotels range from $28 to $126 per night with an average of $49, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico Airport (PIU) are between $742 and $1,452 per person for economy flights and $2,328 to $4,556 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $18 to $50 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 Cuenca, EC

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIU and stay in a Cuenca hotel:

  • January 15th to April 29th (except the weeks of February 12th, March 12th, April 2nd and April 9th)
  • August 13th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 8th and November 19th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cuenca is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Cuenca Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Cuenca for a week is $707-$1,875($101-$268 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $413 to $1,249 for economy

Lodging: $35 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $28 to $34 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Cuenca for a week is $1,904-$3,880($272-$554 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $826 to $2,498 for economy

Lodging: $35 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $28 to $34 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Cuenca for a week is $2,426-$6,948($347-$993 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,652 to $4,996 for economy

Lodging: $70 to $92 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $45 to $48 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Cuenca

How cheap can you make a vacation to Cuenca? The cheapest trip to Cuenca is about $86 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 29% 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 $22.

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 Cuenca for a week is $603-$1,636($86-$234 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $21 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $413 to $1,249 for economy

Lodging: $22 to $28 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cuenca for a week is $1,086-$3,032($155-$433 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $42 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $826 to $2,498 for economy

Lodging: $22 to $28 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cuenca for a week is $2,112-$5,920($302-$846 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $84 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,652 to $4,996 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $56 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very easy to travel to Cuenca cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Cuenca Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Cuenca for a week is $1,796-$7,010($257-$1,001 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,194 to $2,985 for first class

Lodging: $63 to $126 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $280 to $560 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Cuenca for a week is $3,214-$10,660($459-$1,523 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,388 to $5,970 for first class

Lodging: $63 to $126 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $280 to $560 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cuenca for a week is $6,428-$19,304($918-$2,758 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,776 to $11,940 for first class

Lodging: $126 to $252 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $392 to $784 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Cuenca Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Cuenca is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Cuenca due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Cuenca 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 Cuenca 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Cuenca.

 

Flight Costs to Cuenca

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,452 average in late December to a low of $742 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $805. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cuenca our data includes 21 originating airports, and 16 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cuenca from an airport like Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field (BTR) in Baton Rouge, LA (the United States) for an average $1,549 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jorge Chavez International (LIM) in Lima (Peru) at an average of just $84.

 

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 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 Cuenca, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $710, so you can easily save about 96% 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 Cuenca can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $314 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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