The average price of a 7-day trip to Mexico is $997 for a solo traveler, $1,571 for a couple, and $2,050 for a family of 4. Mexico hotels range from $38 to $201 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $490 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mexico (from all airports) are between $559 and $903 per person for economy flights and $1,755 to $2,835 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $66 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
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Mexico and stay in a Mexico hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
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 $864-$1,809($123-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $334 to $831 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $73 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $86 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 $1,422-$3,103($203-$443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $668 to $1,663 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $73 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $71 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mexico for a week is $2,850-$6,044($407-$863 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $129 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,335 to $3,326 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $145 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $107 to $129 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 $92 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 14% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $16 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 $33.
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 $644-$1,530($92-$219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $334 to $831 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $47 to $78 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 $1,097-$2,586($157-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $65 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $668 to $1,663 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $47 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mexico for a week is $2,186-$4,932($312-$705 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $130 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,335 to $3,326 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $77 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $71 to $116 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is 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 $1,953-$8,814($279-$1,259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $827 to $2,089 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $201 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $485 to $968 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 $3,235-$11,828($462-$1,690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $129 to $263 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,654 to $4,179 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $201 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $485 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mexico for a week is $6,470-$20,703($924-$2,958 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $258 to $525 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,308 to $8,358 for first class
Lodging: $226 to $402 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $728 to $1,445 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mexico Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mexico is lower 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Mexico.
Flight Costs to Mexico
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $903 average in late December to a low of $559 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $574. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mexico our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Wednesday. 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 $344, 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 Mexico can easily cost $244 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $488 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.