The average price of a 7-day trip to Mexico is $1,614 for a solo traveler, $2,899 for a couple, and $5,434 for a family of 4. Mexico hotels range from $60 to $239 per night with an average of $65, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are between $650 and $882 per person for economy flights and $2,040 to $2,768 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $75 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 Mexico, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to COU and stay in a Mexico hotel:
- January 22nd to February 4th
- April 2nd to June 17th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mexico is usually mid to late September.
Average Mexico Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mexico for a week is $1,129-$2,331($161-$333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $439 to $750 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $144 to $176 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mexico for a week is $2,284-$3,870($326-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,500 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $144 to $176 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mexico for a week is $3,724-$6,684($532-$955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $3,000 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $230 to $264 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mexico
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mexico? The cheapest trip to Mexico is about $128 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $260 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 $53.
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 Mexico for a week is $897-$2,830($128-$404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $439 to $750 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mexico for a week is $1,476-$3,860($211-$551 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $878 to $1,500 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mexico for a week is $2,952-$7,000($422-$1,000 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,756 to $3,000 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $416 to $480 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Mexico cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mexico Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mexico.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mexico for a week is $2,155-$9,319($308-$1,331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $887 to $2,018 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mexico for a week is $3,602-$12,338($515-$1,763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,774 to $4,036 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mexico for a week is $7,204-$22,156($1,029-$3,165 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,548 to $8,072 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $478 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mexico Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mexico is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mexico 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.
Mexico 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 Mexico 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Mexico.
Flight Costs to Mexico
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $882 average in mid December to a low of $650 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $464. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mexico our data includes 193 originating airports, and 68 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mexico from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,491 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $227.
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 Mexico, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $232, so you can easily save about 36% 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 Mexico can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $595 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.