The average price of a 7-day trip to Zihuatanejo is $1,537 for a solo traveler, $2,760 for a couple, and $5,175 for a family of 4. Zihuatanejo hotels range from $40 to $333 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) are between $615 and $1,017 per person for economy flights and $1,930 to $3,191 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $86 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 Zihuatanejo, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ACA and stay in a Zihuatanejo hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 14th to June 24th (except the weeks of May 21st and June 4th)
- August 20th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Zihuatanejo is usually early to mid September.
Average Zihuatanejo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Zihuatanejo for a week is $1,013-$2,450($145-$350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $356 to $864 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Zihuatanejo for a week is $2,202-$4,222($315-$603 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $1,728 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Zihuatanejo for a week is $3,368-$7,436($481-$1,062 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $3,456 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $201 to $262 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Zihuatanejo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Zihuatanejo? The cheapest trip to Zihuatanejo is about $89 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 $32.
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 Zihuatanejo for a week is $623-$1,525($89-$218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $356 to $864 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 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 Zihuatanejo for a week is $1,126-$2,690($161-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $1,728 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 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 Zihuatanejo for a week is $2,180-$5,200($311-$743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $3,456 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Zihuatanejo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Zihuatanejo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Zihuatanejo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Zihuatanejo for a week is $2,588-$10,288($370-$1,470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $894 to $2,091 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $333 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Zihuatanejo for a week is $4,084-$13,520($583-$1,931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,788 to $4,182 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $333 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Zihuatanejo for a week is $8,168-$24,220($1,167-$3,460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $652 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,576 to $8,364 for first class
Lodging: $364 to $666 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Zihuatanejo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Zihuatanejo is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Zihuatanejo 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.
Zihuatanejo 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 Zihuatanejo 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 Zihuatanejo.
Flight Costs to Zihuatanejo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,017 average in late December to a low of $615 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $619. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Zihuatanejo our data includes 87 originating airports, and 44 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Zihuatanejo from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,294 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 $96.
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 Zihuatanejo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $402, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Zihuatanejo can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $644 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.