The average price of a 7-day trip to San Miguel de Allende is $1,273 for a solo traveler, $2,286 for a couple, and $4,286 for a family of 4. San Miguel de Allende hotels range from $51 to $291 per night with an average of $108, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) are between $466 and $869 per person for economy flights and $1,462 to $2,727 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $75 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 Miguel de Allende, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEX and stay in a San Miguel de Allende hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Miguel de Allende is usually mid to late September.
Average San Miguel de Allende Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Miguel de Allende for a week is $911-$1,994($130-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $277 to $695 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Miguel de Allende for a week is $1,846-$3,562($264-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $554 to $1,390 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Miguel de Allende for a week is $2,936-$6,200($419-$886 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,108 to $2,780 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $220 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $181 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Miguel de Allende
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Miguel de Allende? The cheapest trip to San Miguel de Allende is about $79 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% 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 $46.
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 Miguel de Allende for a week is $551-$1,316($79-$188 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $277 to $695 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $51 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 San Miguel de Allende for a week is $982-$2,326($140-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $554 to $1,390 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $51 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 San Miguel de Allende for a week is $1,892-$4,652($270-$665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,108 to $2,780 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to San Miguel de Allende cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Miguel de Allende 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 Miguel de Allende.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Miguel de Allende for a week is $2,365-$8,582($338-$1,226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $801 to $1,821 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $291 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $960 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Miguel de Allende for a week is $3,698-$11,404($528-$1,629 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,602 to $3,642 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $291 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $960 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Miguel de Allende for a week is $7,396-$19,928($1,057-$2,847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,204 to $7,284 for first class
Lodging: $344 to $582 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Miguel de Allende Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Miguel de Allende is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Miguel de Allende 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 Miguel de Allende 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 Miguel de Allende 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 Miguel de Allende.
Flight Costs to San Miguel de Allende
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $869 average in late December to a low of $466 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $524. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Miguel de Allende our data includes 402 originating airports, and 171 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Miguel de Allende from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,574 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International (GDL) in Guadalajara (Mexico) at an average of just $88.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In San Miguel de Allende, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $402, so you can easily save about 86% 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 Miguel de Allende can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $675 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.