Is Zihuatanejo expensive?
An 8-day trip to Zihuatanejo costs about $2,206 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $1,103 each, or $276 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $1,365; done well, about $3,885. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Mexico · beach · coast · nature · food
8 days · 2 adults · October · 1,540 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 | $536 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $217 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $224 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $80 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $160 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $1,365 |
| likely $792–$1,938 · $682 per person · $171 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $536 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $546 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $464 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $352 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,206 |
| likely $1,279–$3,133 · $1,103 per person · $276 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $536 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,169 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $960 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $368 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $704 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $52 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,885 |
| likely $2,253–$5,517 · $1,942 per person · $486 per day · auto confidence | |
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