The average price of a 7-day trip to Ensenada is $2,249 for a solo traveler, $4,039 for a couple, and $7,572 for a family of 4. Ensenada hotels range from $54 to $245 per night with an average of $54, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are between $712 and $2,747 per person for economy flights and $2,234 to $8,620 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $81 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 Ensenada, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TIJ and stay in a Ensenada hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- July 30th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ensenada is usually mid August.
Average Ensenada Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ensenada for a week is $1,090-$3,681($156-$526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $2,472 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ensenada for a week is $2,444-$7,270($349-$1,039 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $4,944 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ensenada for a week is $3,664-$13,440($523-$1,920 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $9,888 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ensenada
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ensenada? The cheapest trip to Ensenada is about $117 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 $45.
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 Ensenada for a week is $816-$3,719($117-$531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $2,472 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ensenada for a week is $1,362-$6,478($195-$925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $4,944 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ensenada for a week is $2,724-$12,476($389-$1,782 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $9,888 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Ensenada cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ensenada Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ensenada.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ensenada for a week is $2,616-$14,794($374-$2,113 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $146 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,080 to $7,292 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ensenada for a week is $4,368-$23,108($624-$3,301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $292 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,160 to $14,584 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ensenada for a week is $8,736-$43,624($1,248-$6,232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $584 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,320 to $29,168 for first class
Lodging: $288 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $756 to $1,728 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ensenada Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ensenada is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ensenada 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.
Ensenada 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 Ensenada 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Ensenada.
Flight Costs to Ensenada
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,747 average in early to mid July to a low of $712 in mid August. Median flight price is $263. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ensenada our data includes 108 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ensenada from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,140 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like General Mariano Escobedo International (MTY) in Monterrey (Mexico) at an average of just $100.
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 Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ensenada, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,035, so you can easily save about 286% 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 Ensenada can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $611 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.