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How much does it cost to travel to Cancun?

You should plan to spend around $132 (MX$2,469) per day on your vacation in Cancun. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

• $26 (MX$477) on meals
• $16 (MX$296) on local transportation
• $175 (MX$3,261) on hotels

A one week trip to Cancun for two people costs, on average, $1,854 (MX$34,563) . This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

• Travel Style: All Budget (Cheap) Mid-Range Luxury (High-End)
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day $ 132 MX$ 2,469
• One Week Per person $ 927 MX$ 17,282
• 2 Weeks Per person $ 1,854 MX$ 34,563
• One Month Per person $ 3,972 MX$ 74,064
• One Week For a couple $ 1,854 MX$ 34,563
• 2 Weeks For a couple $ 3,707 MX$ 69,127
• One Month For a couple $ 7,944 MX$ 148,129

How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Cancun cost?

A one week trip to Cancun usually costs around $927 (MX$17,282) for one person and $1,854 (MX$34,563) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Cancun on average costs around $1,854 (MX$34,563) for one person and $3,707 (MX$69,127) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Cancun will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Cancun on average costs around $3,972 (MX$74,064) for one person and $7,944 (MX$148,129) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.

Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Cancun has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Prices in Cancun are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.

Within North America, which is known to be an expensive region, Cancun is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Isla Mujeres or Albuquerque.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Cancun Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Cancun?

The average Cancun trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Cancun travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.

Accommodation Budget in Cancun

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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Cancun is $87 (MX$1,630). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Cancun is $175 (MX$3,261). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.

• Accommodation 1 Hotel or hostel for one person $ 87 MX$ 1,630
• Accommodation 1 Typical double-occupancy room $ 175 MX$ 3,261

Hotel Prices in Cancun

Looking for a hotel in Cancun? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

Find the best hotel for your travel style.

Actual Hotel Prices The average hotel room price in Cancun based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $118. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world.

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Transportation Budget in Cancun

The cost of a taxi ride in Cancun is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $16 (MX$296) per person, per day, on local transportation in Cancun.

• Transportation 1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc. $ 16 MX$ 296

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• Private Airport Transfer Cancun - Playa del Carmen up to 9 pax… Viator $ 70
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Typical prices for Transportation in Cancun are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Cancun, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• Taxi Around Town MX$ 28
• Airport Shuttle (for 2) MX$ 232
• Ferry to Isla de Mujeres (for 2) MX$ 280
• Local Bus (for 2) MX$ 34

Food Budget in Cancun

While meal prices in Cancun can vary, the average cost of food in Cancun is $26 (MX$477) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Cancun should cost around $10 (MX$191) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Cancun is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

• Food 2 Meals for one day $ 26 MX$ 477

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• Cancun - Mexican Cooking Class and Market Tour with Local Chef Viator $ 132
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What did other people spend on Food in Cancun?

Typical prices for Food in Cancun are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Cancun, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• Lunch for Two MX$ 350

Entertainment Budget in Cancun

Entertainment and activities in Cancun typically cost an average of $32 (MX$589) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.

• Entertainment 1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc. $ 32 MX$ 589

The Go City Cancun Pass offers great discounts on attractions in Cancun. With the Go City Explorer pass, you can choose to visit specific sights and attractions at a discount. Or, you can visit as many included attractions as you like with a multi-day All-Inclusive Pass. The average visitor saves 30% off of the regular admission prices.

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• Kayaking Tour in Cancun Viator $ 45

What did other people spend on Entertainment in Cancun?

Typical prices for Entertainment in Cancun are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Cancun, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• Seasick Pills MX$ 10
• Whale Shark Tour (for 2) MX$ 1,700

Tips and Handouts Budget in Cancun

The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Cancun is $3.24 (MX$60) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Cancun is 5% - 15% .

• Tips and Handouts 1 For guides or service providers $ 3.24 MX$ 60

Alcohol Budget in Cancun

The average person spends about $12 (MX$224) on alcoholic beverages in Cancun per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

• Alcohol 2 Drinks for one day $ 12 MX$ 224
• Brewery Tour / Craft Beer Tasting Cancun Mexico Viator $ 129

Water Budget in Cancun

On average, people spend $1.19 (MX$22) on bottled water in Cancun per day. The public water in Cancun is considered safe to drink.

• Water 2 Bottled water for one day $ 1.19 MX$ 22

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We found an affordable hotel that was a bit back from the beach from the larger hotels and resorts, so we saved a lot. We also ate at the cheaper restaurants and had some of the fast food and street food as much as possible.

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