The average price of a 7-day trip to San Carlos is $1,480 for a solo traveler, $2,658 for a couple, and $4,983 for a family of 4. San Carlos hotels range from $35 to $204 per night with an average of $56, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport (HMO) are between $704 and $1,037 per person for economy flights and $2,209 to $3,254 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $59 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 San Carlos, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HMO and stay in a San Carlos hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th (except the week of March 5th)
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Carlos is usually late January.
Average San Carlos Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Carlos for a week is $905-$2,250($129-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Carlos for a week is $2,126-$3,824($304-$546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Carlos for a week is $3,080-$6,780($440-$969 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $246 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Carlos
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Carlos? The cheapest trip to San Carlos is about $101 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $30.
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 San Carlos for a week is $710-$2,051($101-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Carlos for a week is $1,240-$3,202($177-$457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Carlos for a week is $2,480-$5,954($354-$851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to San Carlos cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Carlos Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in San Carlos.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Carlos for a week is $2,037-$8,997($291-$1,285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $962 to $2,639 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $204 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Carlos for a week is $3,468-$12,378($495-$1,768 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,924 to $5,278 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $204 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Carlos for a week is $6,936-$22,512($991-$3,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,848 to $10,556 for first class
Lodging: $202 to $408 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $728 to $1,498 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Carlos Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Carlos is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Carlos 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.
San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos.
Flight Costs to San Carlos
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,037 average in late December to a low of $704 in late January. Median flight price is $652. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Carlos our data includes 80 originating airports, and 55 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Carlos from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $7,007 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 $118.
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 San Carlos, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $333, so you can easily save about 47% 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 San Carlos can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $508 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.