The average price of a 7-day trip to Merida is $974 for a solo traveler, $1,749 for a couple, and $3,279 for a family of 4. Merida hotels range from $31 to $164 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cancun International Airport (CUN) are between $544 and $837 per person for economy flights and $1,707 to $2,627 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $22 to $51 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 Merida, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CUN and stay in a Merida hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 13th to December 16th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Merida is usually late January.
Average Merida Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Merida for a week is $704-$1,389($101-$198 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $720 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $52 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $35 to $43 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Merida for a week is $1,606-$2,700($229-$386 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,440 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $52 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $35 to $43 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Merida for a week is $2,294-$4,932($328-$705 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,880 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $104 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $53 to $65 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Merida
How cheap can you make a vacation to Merida? The cheapest trip to Merida is about $80 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 29% 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 $25.
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 Merida for a week is $558-$1,149($80-$164 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $720 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $31 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 Merida for a week is $996-$2,058($142-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,440 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $31 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 Merida for a week is $1,932-$4,008($276-$573 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,880 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $62 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Merida cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Merida Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Merida.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Merida for a week is $1,896-$6,956($271-$994 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $2,088 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Merida for a week is $2,946-$9,688($421-$1,384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $4,176 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Merida for a week is $5,892-$17,264($842-$2,466 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,856 to $8,352 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $328 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Merida Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Merida is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Merida due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Merida 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 Merida 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 Merida.
Flight Costs to Merida
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $837 average in late December to a low of $544 in late January. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Merida our data includes 362 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Merida from an airport like East Midlands (EMA) in Derby (the United Kingdom) for an average $4,656 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) in Mexico City (Mexico) at an average of just $136.
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 Merida, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $293, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Merida can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $409 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.