The average price of a 7-day trip to Popayan is $1,082 for a solo traveler, $1,943 for a couple, and $3,643 for a family of 4. Popayan hotels range from $15 to $115 per night with an average of $44, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are between $674 and $1,216 per person for economy flights and $2,115 to $3,816 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $21 to $39 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 Popayan, CO
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BOG and stay in a Popayan hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Popayan is usually mid to late September.
Average Popayan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Popayan for a week is $616-$1,661($88-$237 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $361 to $1,046 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $18 to $22 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Popayan for a week is $1,750-$3,320($250-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $722 to $2,092 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $18 to $22 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Popayan for a week is $2,206-$5,960($315-$851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,444 to $4,184 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $114 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $35 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Popayan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Popayan? The cheapest trip to Popayan is about $72 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 62% 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 $12.
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 Popayan for a week is $503-$1,419($72-$203 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $19 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $361 to $1,046 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $15 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Popayan for a week is $934-$2,598($133-$371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $38 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $722 to $2,092 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $15 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Popayan for a week is $1,868-$5,076($267-$725 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $76 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,444 to $4,184 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $30 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Popayan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Popayan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Popayan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Popayan for a week is $1,694-$6,054($242-$865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $964 to $2,312 for first class
Lodging: $75 to $115 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $528 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Popayan for a week is $2,938-$8,940($420-$1,277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,928 to $4,624 for first class
Lodging: $75 to $115 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $528 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Popayan for a week is $5,876-$16,296($839-$2,328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,856 to $9,248 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $230 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Popayan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Popayan is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Popayan 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.
Popayan 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.
Key
Prices are based on Popayan 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.
Key
There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Popayan.
Flight Costs to Popayan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,216 average in late December to a low of $674 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $810. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Popayan our data includes 352 originating airports, and 166 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Popayan from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,263 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jose Maria Cordova (MDE) in Medellin (Colombia) at an average of just $47.
Average Flight Cost by Season
Key
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
Key
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 Popayan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $542, so you can easily save about 80% 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 Popayan can easily cost $140 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $286 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.