The average price of a 7-day trip to San Marcos is $1,220 for a solo traveler, $2,191 for a couple, and $4,108 for a family of 4. San Marcos hotels range from $36 to $163 per night with an average of $56, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jesus Teran International Airport (AGU) are between $682 and $1,159 per person for economy flights and $2,140 to $3,637 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 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 Marcos, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AGU and stay in a San Marcos hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 19th to April 1st
- May 14th to June 17th
- August 13th to October 28th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Marcos is usually mid to late September.
Average San Marcos Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Marcos for a week is $825-$1,829($118-$261 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $393 to $1,008 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $56 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Marcos for a week is $2,006-$3,552($287-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $786 to $2,016 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $56 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Marcos for a week is $2,856-$6,356($408-$908 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,572 to $4,032 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $112 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $102 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Marcos
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Marcos? The cheapest trip to San Marcos is about $87 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 14% 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 $29.
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 Marcos for a week is $611-$1,497($87-$214 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $393 to $1,008 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Marcos for a week is $1,102-$2,694($157-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $786 to $2,016 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Marcos for a week is $2,132-$5,220($305-$746 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,572 to $4,032 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to San Marcos cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Marcos 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 Marcos.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Marcos for a week is $1,914-$8,962($273-$1,280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,298 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $163 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $966 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Marcos for a week is $3,168-$12,128($453-$1,733 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,596 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $163 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $966 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Marcos for a week is $6,336-$21,358($905-$3,051 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,504 to $9,192 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $326 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $644 to $1,449 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Marcos Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Marcos is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in San Marcos due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
San Marcos 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 Marcos 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 Marcos.
Flight Costs to San Marcos
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,159 average in late December to a low of $682 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Marcos our data includes 95 originating airports, and 51 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Marcos from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,028 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 $103.
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 Marcos, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $477, so you can easily save about 70% 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 Marcos can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $405 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.