The average price of a 7-day trip to Nuevo Vallarta is $1,574 for a solo traveler, $2,827 for a couple, and $5,300 for a family of 4. Nuevo Vallarta hotels range from $44 to $384 per night with an average of $148, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) are between $518 and $817 per person for economy flights and $1,625 to $2,564 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $64 to $102 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 Nuevo Vallarta, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GDL and stay in a Nuevo Vallarta hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nuevo Vallarta is usually mid to late September.
Average Nuevo Vallarta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nuevo Vallarta for a week is $1,177-$2,536($168-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $303 to $694 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Nuevo Vallarta for a week is $2,358-$4,190($337-$599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $606 to $1,388 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Nuevo Vallarta for a week is $3,856-$7,324($551-$1,046 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,212 to $2,776 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $216 to $282 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nuevo Vallarta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nuevo Vallarta? The cheapest trip to Nuevo Vallarta is about $87 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% 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 $40.
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 Nuevo Vallarta for a week is $612-$1,432($87-$205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $303 to $694 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Nuevo Vallarta for a week is $1,104-$2,504($158-$358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $606 to $1,388 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Nuevo Vallarta for a week is $2,148-$4,816($307-$688 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,212 to $2,776 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Nuevo Vallarta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nuevo Vallarta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nuevo Vallarta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nuevo Vallarta for a week is $2,944-$15,321($421-$2,189 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $115 to $184 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $891 to $2,033 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $384 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nuevo Vallarta for a week is $4,640-$18,642($663-$2,663 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $230 to $368 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,782 to $4,066 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $384 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nuevo Vallarta for a week is $9,280-$32,484($1,326-$4,641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $460 to $736 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,564 to $8,132 for first class
Lodging: $416 to $768 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nuevo Vallarta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nuevo Vallarta is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nuevo Vallarta 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.
Nuevo Vallarta 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 Nuevo Vallarta 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 Nuevo Vallarta.
Flight Costs to Nuevo Vallarta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $817 average in mid December to a low of $518 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $577. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Nuevo Vallarta our data includes 219 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Nuevo Vallarta from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,839 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International (TLC) in Toluca (Mexico) at an average of just $88.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Nuevo Vallarta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Nuevo Vallarta can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $809 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.