The average price of a 7-day trip to Playa del Carmen is $1,316 for a solo traveler, $2,364 for a couple, and $4,431 for a family of 4. Playa del Carmen hotels range from $38 to $363 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cancun International Airport (CUN) are between $544 and $837 per person for economy flights and $1,707 to $2,627 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $91 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 Playa del Carmen, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CUN and stay in a Playa del Carmen hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 13th to December 16th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Playa del Carmen is usually late January.
Average Playa del Carmen Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Playa del Carmen for a week is $891-$2,032($127-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $753 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Playa del Carmen for a week is $1,884-$3,590($269-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,506 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Playa del Carmen for a week is $2,952-$6,586($422-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $3,012 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $132 to $171 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Playa del Carmen
How cheap can you make a vacation to Playa del Carmen? The cheapest trip to Playa del Carmen is about $86 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 $21 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 Playa del Carmen for a week is $599-$1,392($86-$199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $753 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Playa del Carmen for a week is $1,072-$2,418($153-$345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,506 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Playa del Carmen for a week is $2,084-$4,656($298-$665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $3,012 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $92 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Playa del Carmen cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Playa del Carmen Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Playa del Carmen.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Playa del Carmen for a week is $2,331-$8,466($333-$1,209 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $2,116 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $363 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $846 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Playa del Carmen for a week is $3,630-$11,856($519-$1,694 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $4,232 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $363 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $846 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Playa del Carmen for a week is $7,260-$21,174($1,037-$3,025 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,320 to $8,464 for first class
Lodging: $344 to $726 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $705 to $1,269 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Playa del Carmen Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Playa del Carmen is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Playa del Carmen 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.
Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen.
Flight Costs to Playa del Carmen
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $837 average in late December to a low of $544 in late January. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Playa del Carmen our data includes 362 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Playa del Carmen from an airport like East Midlands (EMA) in Derby (the United Kingdom) for an average $4,656 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) in Mexico City (Mexico) at an average of just $136.
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 Playa del Carmen, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $293, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Playa del Carmen can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $581 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.