The average price of a 7-day trip to Yucatan Peninsula is $1,345 for a solo traveler, $2,416 for a couple, and $4,529 for a family of 4. Yucatan Peninsula hotels range from $39 to $178 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) are between $763 and $1,207 per person for economy flights and $2,394 to $3,788 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $55 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 Yucatan Peninsula, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BZE and stay in a Yucatan Peninsula hotel:
- January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Yucatan Peninsula is usually late October.
Average Yucatan Peninsula Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Yucatan Peninsula for a week is $995-$1,939($142-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $526 to $1,050 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Yucatan Peninsula for a week is $2,170-$3,688($310-$527 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $2,100 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Yucatan Peninsula for a week is $3,374-$6,532($482-$933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $4,200 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $132 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $95 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Yucatan Peninsula
How cheap can you make a vacation to Yucatan Peninsula? The cheapest trip to Yucatan Peninsula is about $107 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 $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 $34.
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 Yucatan Peninsula for a week is $751-$1,620($107-$231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $526 to $1,050 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Yucatan Peninsula for a week is $1,382-$2,880($197-$411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $2,100 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Yucatan Peninsula for a week is $2,704-$5,580($386-$797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $4,200 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Yucatan Peninsula cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Yucatan Peninsula Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Yucatan Peninsula.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Yucatan Peninsula for a week is $2,139-$8,870($306-$1,267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,226 to $3,119 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $178 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Yucatan Peninsula for a week is $3,750-$12,724($536-$1,818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,452 to $6,238 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $178 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Yucatan Peninsula for a week is $7,500-$23,444($1,071-$3,349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,904 to $12,476 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $356 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Yucatan Peninsula Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Yucatan Peninsula is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Yucatan Peninsula 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.
Yucatan Peninsula 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 Yucatan Peninsula 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 Yucatan Peninsula.
Flight Costs to Yucatan Peninsula
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,207 average in late December to a low of $763 in late October. Median flight price is $743. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Yucatan Peninsula our data includes 227 originating airports, and 62 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Yucatan Peninsula from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $7,063 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 $288.
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 Yucatan Peninsula, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $444, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Yucatan Peninsula can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $443 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.