The average price of a 7-day trip to Riobamba is $1,303 for a solo traveler, $2,340 for a couple, and $4,387 for a family of 4. Riobamba hotels range from $30 to $135 per night with an average of $37, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico Airport (PIU) are between $742 and $1,452 per person for economy flights and $2,328 to $4,556 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $54 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 Riobamba, EC

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIU and stay in a Riobamba hotel:

  • January 15th to April 29th (except the weeks of February 12th, March 12th, April 2nd and April 9th)
  • August 13th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 8th and November 19th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Riobamba is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Riobamba Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Riobamba for a week is $774-$1,996($111-$285 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $413 to $1,234 for economy

Lodging: $36 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $31 to $37 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Riobamba for a week is $2,020-$4,044($289-$578 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $826 to $2,468 for economy

Lodging: $36 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $31 to $37 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Riobamba for a week is $2,610-$7,216($373-$1,031 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,652 to $4,936 for economy

Lodging: $72 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $43 to $59 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Riobamba

How cheap can you make a vacation to Riobamba? The cheapest trip to Riobamba is about $87 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 49% 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 $26.

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 Riobamba for a week is $610-$1,748($87-$250 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $413 to $1,234 for economy

Lodging: $26 to $30 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 Riobamba for a week is $1,100-$3,136($157-$448 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $826 to $2,468 for economy

Lodging: $26 to $30 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 Riobamba for a week is $2,152-$6,128($307-$875 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,652 to $4,936 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very easy to travel to Riobamba cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Riobamba Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Riobamba.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Riobamba for a week is $1,761-$9,530($252-$1,361 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $999 to $3,529 for first class

Lodging: $71 to $135 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Riobamba for a week is $3,096-$13,780($442-$1,969 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,998 to $7,058 for first class

Lodging: $71 to $135 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Riobamba for a week is $6,192-$25,448($885-$3,635 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,996 to $14,116 for first class

Lodging: $142 to $270 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $704 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Riobamba Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Riobamba is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Riobamba due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Riobamba 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Riobamba 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Riobamba.

 

Flight Costs to Riobamba

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,452 average in late December to a low of $742 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $805. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Riobamba our data includes 21 originating airports, and 16 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Riobamba from an airport like Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field (BTR) in Baton Rouge, LA (the United States) for an average $1,549 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jorge Chavez International (LIM) in Lima (Peru) at an average of just $84.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Riobamba, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $710, so you can easily save about 96% 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 Riobamba can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $336 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.

 

 

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