The average price of a 7-day trip to Iquitos is $2,114 for a solo traveler, $3,797 for a couple, and $7,118 for a family of 4. Iquitos hotels range from $80 to $366 per night with an average of $142, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Coronel Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) are between $900 and $1,455 per person for economy flights and $2,824 to $4,566 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $65 to $149 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 Iquitos, PE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IQT and stay in a Iquitos hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 27th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 8th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Iquitos is usually late January and early February.
Average Iquitos Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Iquitos for a week is $1,093-$3,409($156-$487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,280 for economy
Lodging: $135 to $181 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Iquitos for a week is $2,860-$6,082($409-$869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,560 for economy
Lodging: $135 to $181 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Iquitos for a week is $3,982-$11,464($569-$1,638 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $5,120 for economy
Lodging: $270 to $362 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $35 to $47 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Iquitos
How cheap can you make a vacation to Iquitos? The cheapest trip to Iquitos is about $117 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 45% 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 $64.
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 Iquitos for a week is $818-$2,187($117-$312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,280 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 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 Iquitos for a week is $1,516-$3,894($217-$556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,560 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 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 Iquitos for a week is $2,972-$7,788($425-$1,113 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $5,120 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $160 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Iquitos cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Iquitos Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Iquitos.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Iquitos for a week is $3,959-$9,157($566-$1,308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $313 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,357 to $3,366 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $366 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Iquitos for a week is $6,226-$14,714($889-$2,102 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $626 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,714 to $6,732 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $366 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Iquitos for a week is $11,948-$27,628($1,707-$3,947 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $520 to $1,252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,428 to $13,464 for first class
Lodging: $564 to $732 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Iquitos Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Iquitos is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Iquitos due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Iquitos 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 Iquitos 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 Iquitos.
Flight Costs to Iquitos
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,455 average in late December to a low of $900 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $906. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Iquitos our data includes 43 originating airports, and 26 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Iquitos from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $3,861 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 $76.
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 Iquitos, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $555, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Iquitos can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $912 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.