The average price of a 7-day trip to Cuernavaca is $1,135 for a solo traveler, $2,038 for a couple, and $3,822 for a family of 4. Cuernavaca hotels range from $39 to $173 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) are between $466 and $869 per person for economy flights and $1,462 to $2,727 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $59 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 Cuernavaca, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEX and stay in a Cuernavaca hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cuernavaca is usually mid to late September.
Average Cuernavaca Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cuernavaca for a week is $735-$1,768($105-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $277 to $713 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cuernavaca for a week is $1,572-$3,206($225-$458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $554 to $1,426 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cuernavaca for a week is $2,388-$5,404($341-$772 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,108 to $2,852 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $120 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $131 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cuernavaca
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cuernavaca? The cheapest trip to Cuernavaca is about $72 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 9% 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 $34.
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 Cuernavaca for a week is $502-$1,276($72-$182 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $277 to $713 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 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 Cuernavaca for a week is $884-$2,192($126-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $554 to $1,426 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 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 Cuernavaca for a week is $1,696-$4,240($242-$606 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,108 to $2,852 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Cuernavaca cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cuernavaca Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cuernavaca.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cuernavaca for a week is $1,665-$7,803($238-$1,115 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $806 to $1,733 for first class
Lodging: $79 to $173 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $874 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cuernavaca for a week is $2,856-$10,362($408-$1,480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,612 to $3,466 for first class
Lodging: $79 to $173 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $874 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cuernavaca for a week is $5,712-$17,580($816-$2,511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,224 to $6,932 for first class
Lodging: $158 to $346 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $644 to $1,224 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cuernavaca Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cuernavaca is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cuernavaca 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.
Cuernavaca 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 Cuernavaca 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 Cuernavaca.
Flight Costs to Cuernavaca
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $869 average in late December to a low of $466 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $524. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cuernavaca our data includes 402 originating airports, and 171 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cuernavaca from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,574 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International (GDL) in Guadalajara (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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cuernavaca, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $402, so you can easily save about 86% 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 Cuernavaca can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $440 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.