Is Oaxaca expensive?
An 8-day trip to Oaxaca costs about $2,532 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $1,266 each, or $316 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $1,556; done well, about $4,524. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Mexico · food · culture · art · history
8 days · 2 adults · October · 1,782 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (180 days)
October is one of the better months to visit.
Lean Fits your budget
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $582 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $274 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $256 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $192 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $1,556 |
| likely $1,245–$1,868 · $778 per person · $195 per day · medium confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $582 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $690 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $512 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $176 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $416 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,532 |
| likely $2,026–$3,038 · $1,266 per person · $316 per day · medium confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $582 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,450 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,088 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $416 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $832 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $60 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,524 |
| likely $3,620–$5,429 · $2,262 per person · $566 per day · medium confidence | |
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