The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Cancun is $1,142 for a solo traveler, $2,051 for a couple, and $3,845 for a family of 4. Downtown Cancun hotels range from $30 to $308 per night with an average of $38, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cancun International Airport (CUN) are between $544 and $837 per person for economy flights and $1,707 to $2,627 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $71 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 Cancun, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CUN and stay in a Downtown Cancun hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 13th to December 16th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Cancun is usually late January.
Average Downtown Cancun Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Cancun for a week is $827-$1,698($118-$243 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $745 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $47 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $62 to $76 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Cancun for a week is $1,876-$3,124($268-$446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,490 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $47 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $62 to $76 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Cancun for a week is $2,936-$5,652($419-$807 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,980 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $94 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $99 to $114 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Cancun
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Cancun? The cheapest trip to Downtown Cancun is about $84 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 15% 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 $26.
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 Cancun for a week is $586-$1,297($84-$185 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $745 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $30 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 Cancun for a week is $1,052-$2,294($150-$328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,490 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $30 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 Cancun for a week is $2,044-$4,408($292-$630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,980 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Downtown Cancun cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Cancun 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 Cancun.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Cancun for a week is $2,700-$8,887($386-$1,270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $751 to $2,183 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $308 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Cancun for a week is $4,116-$11,966($588-$1,709 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,502 to $4,366 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $308 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Cancun for a week is $8,232-$20,446($1,176-$2,921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,004 to $8,732 for first class
Lodging: $428 to $616 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,355 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Cancun Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Cancun is slightly lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Downtown Cancun due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Downtown Cancun 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 Cancun 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 Cancun.
Flight Costs to Downtown Cancun
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $837 average in late December to a low of $544 in late January. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Cancun our data includes 362 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Cancun from an airport like East Midlands (EMA) in Derby (the United Kingdom) for an average $4,656 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) in Mexico City (Mexico) at an average of just $136.
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 Downtown Cancun, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $293, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Cancun can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $533 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.