The average price of a 7-day trip to Zacatecas is $1,066 for a solo traveler, $1,915 for a couple, and $3,589 for a family of 4. Zacatecas hotels range from $38 to $172 per night with an average of $59, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) are between $518 and $817 per person for economy flights and $1,625 to $2,564 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $50 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 Zacatecas, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GDL and stay in a Zacatecas hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Zacatecas is usually mid to late September.
Average Zacatecas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Zacatecas for a week is $712-$1,532($102-$219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $303 to $654 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Zacatecas for a week is $1,620-$2,862($231-$409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $606 to $1,308 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Zacatecas for a week is $2,380-$4,808($340-$687 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,212 to $2,616 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $114 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $115 to $132 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Zacatecas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Zacatecas? The cheapest trip to Zacatecas is about $86 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 $280 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 $33.
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 Zacatecas for a week is $599-$2,717($86-$388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $303 to $654 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $310 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Zacatecas for a week is $1,000-$3,574($143-$511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $606 to $1,308 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $310 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Zacatecas for a week is $2,000-$6,032($286-$862 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,212 to $2,616 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $434 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Zacatecas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Zacatecas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Zacatecas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Zacatecas for a week is $1,917-$5,663($274-$809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $842 to $1,400 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $172 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Zacatecas for a week is $3,144-$7,798($449-$1,114 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $2,800 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $172 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Zacatecas for a week is $6,288-$13,478($898-$1,925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,368 to $5,600 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $344 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $823 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Zacatecas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Zacatecas is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Zacatecas 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.
Zacatecas 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 Zacatecas 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Zacatecas.
Flight Costs to Zacatecas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $817 average in mid December to a low of $518 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $577. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Zacatecas our data includes 219 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Zacatecas from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $5,839 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International (TLC) in Toluca (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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Zacatecas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, 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 Zacatecas can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $429 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.