The average price of a 7-day trip to El Gordo is $1,730 for a solo traveler, $3,107 for a couple, and $5,825 for a family of 4. El Gordo hotels range from $49 to $225 per night with an average of $51, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) are between $604 and $951 per person for economy flights and $1,895 to $2,984 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $92 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 El Gordo, ES
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MAD and stay in a El Gordo hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- October 1st to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in El Gordo is usually mid November.
Average El Gordo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit El Gordo for a week is $870-$2,742($124-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $808 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $176 to $215 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit El Gordo for a week is $1,976-$4,480($282-$640 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,616 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $176 to $215 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit El Gordo for a week is $2,868-$7,614($410-$1,088 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,232 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $246 to $301 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to El Gordo
How cheap can you make a vacation to El Gordo? The cheapest trip to El Gordo is about $103 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $42.
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 El Gordo for a week is $718-$1,907($103-$272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $808 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit El Gordo for a week is $1,184-$2,974($169-$425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $1,616 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit El Gordo for a week is $2,368-$5,528($338-$790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $3,232 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to El Gordo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury El Gordo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in El Gordo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit El Gordo for a week is $1,942-$14,664($277-$2,095 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $982 to $1,850 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $225 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 El Gordo for a week is $3,386-$17,928($484-$2,561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,964 to $3,700 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $225 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 El Gordo for a week is $6,772-$31,296($967-$4,471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,928 to $7,400 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $450 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
El Gordo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in El Gordo is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in El Gordo 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.
El Gordo 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 El Gordo 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 El Gordo.
Flight Costs to El Gordo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $951 average in early August to a low of $604 in mid November. Median flight price is $734. These prices are based on millions of flights. For El Gordo our data includes 466 originating airports, and 191 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to El Gordo from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $7,706 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ibiza (IBZ) in Ibiza (Spain) at an average of just $62.
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 El Gordo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $347, so you can easily save about 57% 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 El Gordo can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $561 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.