The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Iguazu is $1,717 for a solo traveler, $3,084 for a couple, and $5,781 for a family of 4. Downtown Iguazu hotels range from $30 to $178 per night with an average of $43, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cataratas International Airport (IGU) are between $1,246 and $1,924 per person for economy flights and $3,910 to $6,038 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $53 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 Iguazu, AR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IGU and stay in a Downtown Iguazu hotel:
- January 29th to February 11th
- March 5th to April 1st
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 6th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Iguazu is usually early September.
Average Downtown Iguazu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Iguazu for a week is $1,075-$2,511($154-$359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $669 to $1,732 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $48 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Iguazu for a week is $3,094-$4,998($442-$714 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,338 to $3,464 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $48 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Iguazu for a week is $3,880-$9,066($554-$1,295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,676 to $6,928 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $96 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $78 to $109 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Iguazu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Iguazu? The cheapest trip to Downtown Iguazu is about $132 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 10% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $27.
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 Iguazu for a week is $922-$2,274($132-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $669 to $1,732 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Iguazu for a week is $1,682-$4,188($240-$598 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,338 to $3,464 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Iguazu for a week is $3,364-$8,196($481-$1,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,676 to $6,928 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Downtown Iguazu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Iguazu 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 Iguazu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Iguazu for a week is $2,603-$9,435($372-$1,348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,659 to $4,018 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $178 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Iguazu for a week is $4,612-$14,118($659-$2,017 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,318 to $8,036 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $178 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Iguazu for a week is $9,224-$26,334($1,318-$3,762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,636 to $16,072 for first class
Lodging: $198 to $356 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,267 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Iguazu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Iguazu is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Iguazu 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 Iguazu 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 Iguazu 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Downtown Iguazu.
Flight Costs to Downtown Iguazu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,924 average in late December to a low of $1,246 in early September. Median flight price is $1,464. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Iguazu our data includes 59 originating airports, and 28 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Iguazu from an airport like Brunswick Golden Isles (BQK) in Brunswick, GA (the United States) for an average $4,779 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Afonso Pena (CWB) in Curitiba (Brazil) at an average of just $92.
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 Iguazu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $678, 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 Iguazu can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $395 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.