The average price of a 7-day trip to Cusco – Machu Picchu is $1,700 for a solo traveler, $3,053 for a couple, and $5,724 for a family of 4. Cusco – Machu Picchu hotels range from $11 to $1,200 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $260 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Teniente Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) are between $1,085 and $1,653 per person for economy flights and $3,405 to $5,187 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $96 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 Cusco – Machu Picchu, PE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CUZ and stay in a Cusco – Machu Picchu hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- May 14th to May 27th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cusco – Machu Picchu is usually early November.
Average Cusco – Machu Picchu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cusco – Machu Picchu for a week is $1,160-$2,571($166-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $578 to $1,389 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $27 to $33 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cusco – Machu Picchu for a week is $3,172-$5,160($453-$737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,156 to $2,778 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $27 to $33 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cusco – Machu Picchu for a week is $4,238-$9,264($605-$1,323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,312 to $5,556 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $41 to $46 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cusco – Machu Picchu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cusco – Machu Picchu? The cheapest trip to Cusco – Machu Picchu is about $118 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 35% 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 $9.
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 Cusco – Machu Picchu for a week is $828-$2,148($118-$307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $578 to $1,389 for economy
Lodging: $9 to $11 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 Cusco – Machu Picchu for a week is $1,602-$3,936($229-$562 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,156 to $2,778 for economy
Lodging: $9 to $11 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 Cusco – Machu Picchu for a week is $3,204-$7,656($458-$1,094 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,312 to $5,556 for economy
Lodging: $18 to $22 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cusco – Machu Picchu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cusco – Machu Picchu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cusco – Machu Picchu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cusco – Machu Picchu for a week is $3,612-$12,038($516-$1,720 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $211 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,254 to $3,361 for first class
Lodging: $328 to $1,200 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $572 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cusco – Machu Picchu for a week is $5,664-$16,876($809-$2,411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $422 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,508 to $6,722 for first class
Lodging: $328 to $1,200 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $572 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cusco – Machu Picchu for a week is $10,704-$33,752($1,529-$4,822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $456 to $844 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,016 to $13,444 for first class
Lodging: $656 to $2,400 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $416 to $858 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cusco – Machu Picchu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cusco – Machu Picchu is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cusco – Machu Picchu 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.
Cusco – Machu Picchu 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 Cusco – Machu Picchu 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 Cusco – Machu Picchu.
Flight Costs to Cusco – Machu Picchu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,653 average in late December to a low of $1,085 in early November. Median flight price is $1,088. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cusco – Machu Picchu our data includes 120 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cusco – Machu Picchu from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $7,803 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 $71.
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 Cusco – Machu Picchu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $568, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Cusco – Machu Picchu can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $849 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.