The average price of a 7-day trip to Mexicali is $1,805 for a solo traveler, $3,242 for a couple, and $6,077 for a family of 4. Mexicali hotels range from $35 to $162 per night with an average of $53, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are between $712 and $2,747 per person for economy flights and $2,234 to $8,620 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $47 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 Mexicali, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TIJ and stay in a Mexicali hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- July 30th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mexicali is usually mid August.
Average Mexicali Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mexicali for a week is $870-$2,920($124-$417 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $2,225 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mexicali for a week is $2,070-$6,518($296-$931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $4,450 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mexicali for a week is $2,772-$10,900($396-$1,557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $8,900 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $114 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $70 to $85 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mexicali
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mexicali? The cheapest trip to Mexicali is about $98 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $32.
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 Mexicali for a week is $689-$2,834($98-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $2,225 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mexicali for a week is $1,186-$5,248($169-$750 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $4,450 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mexicali for a week is $2,324-$10,286($332-$1,469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $8,900 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $70 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $105 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Mexicali cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mexicali Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mexicali.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mexicali for a week is $1,773-$11,110($253-$1,587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $950 to $5,207 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $162 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mexicali for a week is $3,066-$16,940($438-$2,420 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,900 to $10,414 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $162 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mexicali for a week is $6,132-$31,768($876-$4,538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,800 to $20,828 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $324 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mexicali Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mexicali is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mexicali 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.
Mexicali 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 Mexicali 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 Mexicali.
Flight Costs to Mexicali
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,747 average in early to mid July to a low of $712 in mid August. Median flight price is $263. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mexicali our data includes 108 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mexicali from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,140 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like General Mariano Escobedo International (MTY) in Monterrey (Mexico) at an average of just $100.
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 Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mexicali, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,035, so you can easily save about 286% 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 Mexicali can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $403 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.