The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Cabo San Lucas is $2,634 for a solo traveler, $4,731 for a couple, and $8,869 for a family of 4. Downtown Cabo San Lucas hotels range from $53 to $480 per night with an average of $208, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 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 $74 to $152 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 Downtown Cabo San Lucas, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GDL and stay in a Downtown Cabo San Lucas 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 Downtown Cabo San Lucas is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown Cabo San Lucas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Cabo San Lucas for a week is $1,523-$4,537($218-$648 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $152 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $303 to $719 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $203 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $375 to $459 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Cabo San Lucas for a week is $2,774-$6,516($396-$931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $304 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $606 to $1,438 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $203 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $375 to $459 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Cabo San Lucas for a week is $4,688-$11,536($670-$1,648 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $608 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,212 to $2,876 for economy
Lodging: $234 to $406 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $734 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Cabo San Lucas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Cabo San Lucas? The cheapest trip to Downtown Cabo San Lucas is about $104 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $43.
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 Downtown Cabo San Lucas for a week is $731-$1,653($104-$236 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $303 to $719 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Cabo San Lucas for a week is $1,342-$2,988($192-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $606 to $1,438 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Cabo San Lucas for a week is $2,624-$5,976($375-$854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,212 to $2,876 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Cabo San Lucas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Cabo San Lucas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown Cabo San Lucas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Cabo San Lucas for a week is $3,833-$15,399($548-$2,200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $141 to $334 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $788 to $1,661 for first class
Lodging: $343 to $480 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Cabo San Lucas for a week is $5,608-$19,398($801-$2,771 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $282 to $668 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,576 to $3,322 for first class
Lodging: $343 to $480 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Cabo San Lucas for a week is $11,216-$31,956($1,602-$4,565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $564 to $1,336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,152 to $6,644 for first class
Lodging: $686 to $960 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Cabo San Lucas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Cabo San Lucas is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Cabo San Lucas 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.
Downtown Cabo San Lucas 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 Downtown Cabo San Lucas 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 Downtown Cabo San Lucas.
Flight Costs to Downtown Cabo San Lucas
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 Downtown Cabo San Lucas our data includes 219 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Cabo San Lucas 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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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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 Downtown Cabo San Lucas, 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 Downtown Cabo San Lucas can easily cost $660 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $44 per person. Private tours can cost $1326 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.