Is Cancun expensive?
An 8-day trip to Cancun costs about $3,004 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $1,502 each, or $376 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $1,806; done well, about $5,416. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Mexico · beach · diving · nightlife · islands
8 days · 2 adults · October · 2,117 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (180 days)
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean Fits your budget
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $654 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $268 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $320 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $128 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $240 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $1,806 |
| likely $1,589–$2,022 · $903 per person · $226 per day · high confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $654 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $714 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $672 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $256 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $512 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,004 |
| likely $2,644–$3,364 · $1,502 per person · $376 per day · high confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $654 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,606 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,360 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $560 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,040 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,416 |
| likely $4,767–$6,066 · $2,708 per person · $677 per day · high confidence | |
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