The average price of a 7-day trip to Cuenca is $1,152 for a solo traveler, $2,069 for a couple, and $3,879 for a family of 4. Cuenca hotels range from $34 to $155 per night with an average of $49, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) are between $604 and $951 per person for economy flights and $1,895 to $2,984 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $46 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, ES
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MAD and stay in a Cuenca hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- October 1st to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cuenca is usually mid November.
Average Cuenca Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cuenca for a week is $790-$1,700($113-$243 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $808 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $49 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 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 $1,840-$3,116($263-$445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,616 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $49 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cuenca for a week is $2,596-$5,378($371-$768 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,232 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $98 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $108 to $143 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 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 $100 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 $30.
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 $604-$1,770($86-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $808 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 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 $1,028-$2,760($147-$394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,616 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cuenca for a week is $2,056-$5,130($294-$733 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,232 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $68 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is 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 $1,641-$9,740($234-$1,391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $946 to $2,327 for first class
Lodging: $54 to $155 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 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 $2,958-$12,676($423-$1,811 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,892 to $4,654 for first class
Lodging: $54 to $155 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cuenca for a week is $5,916-$22,628($845-$3,233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,784 to $9,308 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $310 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $864 to $1,814 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cuenca Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cuenca is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cuenca 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.
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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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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Cuenca.
Flight Costs to Cuenca
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $951 average in early August to a low of $604 in mid November. Median flight price is $734. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cuenca our data includes 466 originating airports, and 191 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cuenca from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $7,706 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ibiza (IBZ) in Ibiza (Spain) at an average of just $62.
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 Cuenca, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $347, so you can easily save about 57% 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 $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $387 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.