The average price of a 7-day trip to Riviera Maya is $1,205 for a solo traveler, $2,164 for a couple, and $4,057 for a family of 4. Riviera Maya hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $400 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 $40 to $81 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 Riviera Maya, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CUN and stay in a Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya is usually late January.
Average Riviera Maya Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Riviera Maya for a week is $1,010-$1,811($144-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $728 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Riviera Maya for a week is $2,038-$3,324($291-$475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,456 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Riviera Maya for a week is $3,068-$6,212($438-$887 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,912 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $98 to $138 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Riviera Maya
How cheap can you make a vacation to Riviera Maya? The cheapest trip to Riviera Maya 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 $42.
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 Riviera Maya for a week is $599-$1,367($86-$195 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $340 to $728 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 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 Riviera Maya for a week is $1,072-$2,368($153-$338 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $680 to $1,456 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 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 Riviera Maya for a week is $2,066-$4,616($295-$659 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,360 to $2,912 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $85 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Riviera Maya cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Riviera Maya Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Riviera Maya.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Riviera Maya for a week is $2,055-$8,263($294-$1,180 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $162 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $799 to $1,849 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Riviera Maya for a week is $3,414-$11,246($488-$1,607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $324 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,598 to $3,698 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Riviera Maya for a week is $6,828-$19,852($975-$2,836 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $648 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,196 to $7,396 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Riviera Maya Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Riviera Maya is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Riviera Maya 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.
Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya.
Flight Costs to Riviera Maya
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 Riviera Maya our data includes 362 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya, 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 Riviera Maya can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $585 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.