The average price of a 7-day trip to New Mexico is $1,070 for a solo traveler, $1,620 for a couple, and $2,578 for a family of 4. New Mexico hotels range from $56 to $252 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to New Mexico (from all airports) are between $613 and $902 per person for economy flights and $1,925 to $2,832 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $84 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 New Mexico
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to New Mexico and stay in a New Mexico hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in New Mexico is usually mid to late September.
Average New Mexico Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit New Mexico for a week is $1,161-$2,061($166-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $404 to $771 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit New Mexico for a week is $1,860-$3,420($266-$489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $809 to $1,542 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit New Mexico for a week is $3,684-$6,655($526-$951 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $337 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,618 to $3,084 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $177 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to New Mexico
How cheap can you make a vacation to New Mexico? The cheapest trip to New Mexico is about $119 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $47.
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 New Mexico for a week is $833-$2,163($119-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $404 to $771 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $153 to $183 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit New Mexico for a week is $1,385-$3,228($198-$461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $809 to $1,542 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $153 to $183 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit New Mexico for a week is $2,770-$5,922($396-$846 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,618 to $3,084 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $111 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $227 to $277 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to New Mexico cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury New 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 New Mexico.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit New Mexico for a week is $2,388-$8,796($341-$1,257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,019 to $1,870 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $473 to $956 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit New Mexico for a week is $4,002-$11,855($572-$1,694 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $340 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,038 to $3,739 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $473 to $956 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit New Mexico for a week is $8,004-$20,825($1,143-$2,975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $681 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,076 to $7,478 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $503 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $712 to $1,430 per night for a preferred vacation rental
New Mexico Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in New Mexico is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in New 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.
New 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 New 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 New Mexico.
Flight Costs to New Mexico
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $902 average in mid December to a low of $613 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $550. These prices are based on millions of flights. For New Mexico our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens 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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In New Mexico, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $289, so you can easily save about 47% 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 New Mexico can easily cost $315 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $630 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.