The average price of a 7-day trip to Esmeraldas is $1,519 for a solo traveler, $2,728 for a couple, and $5,114 for a family of 4. Esmeraldas hotels range from $40 to $181 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico Airport (PIU) are between $742 and $1,452 per person for economy flights and $2,328 to $4,556 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $63 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 Esmeraldas, EC
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIU and stay in a Esmeraldas hotel:
- January 15th to April 29th (except the weeks of February 12th, March 12th, April 2nd and April 9th)
- August 13th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 8th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Esmeraldas is usually early to mid September.
Average Esmeraldas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Esmeraldas for a week is $937-$2,400($134-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $1,263 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Esmeraldas for a week is $2,232-$4,482($319-$640 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $2,526 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Esmeraldas for a week is $3,148-$7,932($450-$1,133 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $5,052 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $126 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $133 to $186 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Esmeraldas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Esmeraldas? The cheapest trip to Esmeraldas is about $91 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 5% 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 $36.
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 Esmeraldas for a week is $638-$1,773($91-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $1,263 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $40 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 Esmeraldas for a week is $1,156-$3,246($165-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $2,526 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $40 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 Esmeraldas for a week is $2,252-$6,372($322-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $5,052 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Esmeraldas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Esmeraldas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Esmeraldas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Esmeraldas for a week is $1,987-$9,452($284-$1,350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $999 to $3,776 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $181 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Esmeraldas for a week is $3,434-$14,152($491-$2,022 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,998 to $7,552 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $181 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Esmeraldas for a week is $6,868-$25,928($981-$3,704 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,996 to $15,104 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $362 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Esmeraldas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Esmeraldas is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Esmeraldas 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.
Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas.
Flight Costs to Esmeraldas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,452 average in late December to a low of $742 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $805. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Esmeraldas our data includes 21 originating airports, and 16 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Esmeraldas from an airport like Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field (BTR) in Baton Rouge, LA (the United States) for an average $1,549 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jorge Chavez International (LIM) in Lima (Peru) at an average of just $84.
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 Esmeraldas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $710, so you can easily save about 96% 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 Esmeraldas can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $452 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.