The average price of a 7-day trip to Mar del Plata is $1,655 for a solo traveler, $2,972 for a couple, and $5,572 for a family of 4. Mar del Plata hotels range from $48 to $220 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mar del Plata Airport (MDQ) are between $887 and $1,664 per person for economy flights and $2,783 to $5,222 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $73 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 Mar del Plata, AR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDQ and stay in a Mar del Plata hotel:
- February 19th to March 18th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to June 24th
- August 13th to October 28th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mar del Plata is usually late May to early June.
Average Mar del Plata Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mar del Plata for a week is $984-$2,583($141-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $1,448 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $42 to $52 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mar del Plata for a week is $2,530-$4,974($361-$711 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $960 to $2,896 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $42 to $52 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mar del Plata for a week is $3,330-$9,084($476-$1,298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,920 to $5,792 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $67 to $78 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mar del Plata
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mar del Plata? The cheapest trip to Mar del Plata is about $104 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% 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 $41.
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 Mar del Plata for a week is $726-$1,995($104-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $1,448 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $48 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 Mar del Plata for a week is $1,332-$3,702($190-$529 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $960 to $2,896 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $48 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 Mar del Plata for a week is $2,604-$7,404($372-$1,058 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,920 to $5,792 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Mar del Plata cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mar del Plata Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mar del Plata.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mar del Plata for a week is $2,564-$7,881($366-$1,126 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,378 to $3,128 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $220 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mar del Plata for a week is $4,474-$11,982($639-$1,712 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,756 to $6,256 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $220 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mar del Plata for a week is $8,948-$22,452($1,278-$3,207 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,512 to $12,512 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $440 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mar del Plata Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mar del Plata is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mar del Plata 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.
Mar del Plata 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 Mar del Plata 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 Mar del Plata.
Flight Costs to Mar del Plata
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,664 average in late December to a low of $887 in late May to early June. Median flight price is $1,154. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mar del Plata our data includes 15 originating airports, and 14 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mar del Plata from an airport like Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ) in Sarasota/Bradenton, FL (the United States) for an average $2,820 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Comandante Espora (BHI) in Bahia Blanca (Argentina) at an average of just $73.
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 Mar del Plata, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $777, so you can easily save about 88% 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 Mar del Plata can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $548 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.