The average price of a 7-day trip to Guanajuato is $1,002 for a solo traveler, $1,800 for a couple, and $3,374 for a family of 4. Guanajuato hotels range from $30 to $168 per night with an average of $56, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) are between $518 and $817 per person for economy flights and $1,625 to $2,564 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $23 to $62 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 Guanajuato, MX

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GDL and stay in a Guanajuato hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • May 14th to June 3rd
  • August 6th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Guanajuato is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Guanajuato Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Guanajuato for a week is $692-$1,490($99-$213 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $303 to $678 for economy

Lodging: $38 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Guanajuato for a week is $1,586-$2,880($227-$411 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $606 to $1,356 for economy

Lodging: $38 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Guanajuato for a week is $2,252-$5,204($322-$743 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,212 to $2,712 for economy

Lodging: $76 to $126 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $66 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Guanajuato

How cheap can you make a vacation to Guanajuato? The cheapest trip to Guanajuato is about $73 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 16% 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 Guanajuato for a week is $514-$1,107($73-$158 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $303 to $678 for economy

Lodging: $26 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Guanajuato for a week is $908-$1,974($130-$282 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $606 to $1,356 for economy

Lodging: $26 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Guanajuato for a week is $1,768-$3,828($253-$547 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,212 to $2,712 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Guanajuato cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Guanajuato Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Guanajuato.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Guanajuato for a week is $1,631-$7,011($233-$1,002 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $136 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $636 to $2,027 for first class

Lodging: $118 to $168 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Guanajuato for a week is $2,554-$9,990($365-$1,427 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $272 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,272 to $4,054 for first class

Lodging: $118 to $168 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Guanajuato for a week is $5,108-$17,562($730-$2,509 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $544 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,544 to $8,108 for first class

Lodging: $236 to $336 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $448 to $941 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Guanajuato Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Guanajuato is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Guanajuato due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Guanajuato 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Guanajuato 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Guanajuato.

 

Flight Costs to Guanajuato

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $817 average in mid December to a low of $518 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $577. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Guanajuato our data includes 219 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Guanajuato from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,839 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International (TLC) in Toluca (Mexico) at an average of just $88.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Guanajuato, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Guanajuato can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $398 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.

 

 

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