The average price of a 7-day trip to Quetzaltenango is $1,093 for a solo traveler, $1,963 for a couple, and $3,680 for a family of 4. Quetzaltenango hotels range from $5 to $109 per night with an average of $35, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are between $741 and $1,094 per person for economy flights and $2,325 to $3,433 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $21 to $41 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 Quetzaltenango, GT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GUA and stay in a Quetzaltenango 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 Quetzaltenango is usually late September.
Average Quetzaltenango Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Quetzaltenango for a week is $746-$1,656($107-$237 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $985 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $28 to $34 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Quetzaltenango for a week is $1,932-$3,146($276-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,970 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $28 to $34 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Quetzaltenango for a week is $2,630-$5,856($376-$837 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,940 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $45 to $54 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Quetzaltenango
How cheap can you make a vacation to Quetzaltenango? The cheapest trip to Quetzaltenango is about $76 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 42% 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 $4.
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 Quetzaltenango for a week is $530-$1,351($76-$193 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $18 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $985 for economy
Lodging: $4 to $5 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 Quetzaltenango for a week is $1,036-$2,462($148-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,970 for economy
Lodging: $4 to $5 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 Quetzaltenango for a week is $2,072-$4,780($296-$683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,940 for economy
Lodging: $8 to $10 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Quetzaltenango cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Quetzaltenango Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Quetzaltenango.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Quetzaltenango for a week is $1,641-$6,260($234-$894 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $899 to $2,354 for first class
Lodging: $70 to $109 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Quetzaltenango for a week is $2,862-$9,160($409-$1,309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,798 to $4,708 for first class
Lodging: $70 to $109 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Quetzaltenango for a week is $5,724-$16,976($818-$2,425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,596 to $9,416 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $218 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $896 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Quetzaltenango Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Quetzaltenango is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Quetzaltenango 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.
Quetzaltenango 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 Quetzaltenango 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Quetzaltenango.
Flight Costs to Quetzaltenango
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,094 average in mid December to a low of $741 in late September. Median flight price is $747. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Quetzaltenango our data includes 221 originating airports, and 74 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Quetzaltenango from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,544 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juan Santamaria International (SJO) in San Jose (Costa Rica) at an average of just $145.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Quetzaltenango, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $353, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Quetzaltenango can easily cost $140 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $270 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.