The average price of a 7-day trip to Tikal National Park is $1,603 for a solo traveler, $2,879 for a couple, and $5,397 for a family of 4. Tikal National Park hotels range from $36 to $165 per night with an average of $60, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Flores Airport (FRS) are between $940 and $1,539 per person for economy flights and $2,950 to $4,829 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $63 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 Tikal National Park, GT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FRS and stay in a Tikal National Park hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- May 14th to May 27th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tikal National Park is usually mid to late September.
Average Tikal National Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tikal National Park for a week is $1,058-$2,349($151-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $572 to $1,308 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tikal National Park for a week is $2,576-$4,560($368-$651 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,144 to $2,616 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tikal National Park for a week is $3,680-$7,896($526-$1,128 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,288 to $5,232 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $120 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $115 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tikal National Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tikal National Park? The cheapest trip to Tikal National Park is about $122 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 $260 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 $31.
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 Tikal National Park for a week is $856-$3,177($122-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $572 to $1,308 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tikal National Park for a week is $1,526-$4,674($218-$668 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,144 to $2,616 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tikal National Park for a week is $3,052-$8,340($436-$1,191 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,288 to $5,232 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $364 to $392 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Tikal National Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tikal National Park Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tikal National Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tikal National Park for a week is $2,157-$7,206($308-$1,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,287 to $2,694 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $612 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tikal National Park for a week is $3,822-$10,740($546-$1,534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,574 to $5,388 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $612 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tikal National Park for a week is $7,644-$20,010($1,092-$2,859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,148 to $10,776 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $330 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $544 to $979 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tikal National Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tikal National Park is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tikal National Park 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.
Tikal National Park 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 Tikal National Park 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Tikal National Park.
Flight Costs to Tikal National Park
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,539 average in early to mid July to a low of $940 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $984. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tikal National Park our data includes 24 originating airports, and 14 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tikal National Park from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $3,871 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like La Aurora International (GUA) in Guatemala City (Guatemala) at an average of just $203.
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 Tikal National Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $600, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Tikal National Park can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $411 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.