How much money should I take to Cancun for a week

Cancún prices guide. How much does a trip to Cancún cost? The estimated travel expenses for food, public transport, attractions entrance and accommodation.



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Currency in Cancún is Mexican Peso

If you are travelling alone to Cancún, depending on your expectations, you will pay for an overnight stay from 13USD (265MXN) for a hostel to 47USD (963MXN) for a luxury hotel.

DurationNomad styleBudget travelMid-rangeLuxury Travel1-day trip13USD17USD23USD47USD3-day trip39USD51USD68USD142USDWeek-long trip91USD119USD160USD332USD

The other daily costs you have to pay when travelling to Cancún are:

  1. Food 6.80USD (139MXN)
  2. Meals in restaurants 9.60USD (196MXN)
  3. Bottled water 0.67USD (14MXN)
  4. Local transportation 2.00USD (41MXN)
  5. Entrance tickets 10.00USD (203MXN)
  6. Alcoholic beverages 3.90USD (78MXN)
TypeNomad styleBudget travelMid-rangeLuxury TravelFood, fresh fruits and meals in restaurants in Cancún9.90USD /25USD /59USD
day /weekend /week16USD /41USD /99USD
day /weekend /week26USD /66USD /158USD
day /weekend /week58USD /144USD /346USD
day /weekend /weekBottled water0.40USD /1.00USD /2.40USD
day /weekend /week0.67USD /1.70USD /4.00USD
day /weekend /week0.80USD /2.00USD /4.80USD
day /weekend /week1.40USD /3.50USD /8.40USD
day /weekend /weekLocal transportation in Cancún1.60USD /4.00USD /9.70USD
day /weekend /week2.00USD /5.10USD /12USD
day /weekend /week3.20USD /8.10USD /19USD
day /weekend /week12USD /30USD /73USD
day /weekend /weekEntrance tickets and guide services in Cancún8.00USD /20USD /48USD
day /weekend /week10.00USD /25USD /60USD
day /weekend /week16USD /40USD /96USD
day /weekend /week60USD /150USD /359USD
day /weekend /weekAlcoholic beverages2.30USD /5.80USD /14USD
day /weekend /week3.90USD /9.70USD /23USD
day /weekend /week7.70USD /19USD /46USD
day /weekend /week43USD /106USD /255USD
day /weekend /week

As you can see - a stay for a few days in Cancún can cost 110USD (2,200MXN) or 568USD (11,000MXN), depending on whether you are a frugal tourist or you are planning to spend a luxurious holiday in Cancún.

How much Mexican Peso should I have for one week in Cancún?

If you want to spend a week in Cancún the cost of your stay will be:

  1. 257USD (5,200MXN) - a cheap stay for 7 days in Cancún
  2. 331USD (6,700MXN) - a budget travel for 7 days in Cancún
  3. 471USD (9,500MXN) for a one week of comfortable stay in Cancún
  4. 1,300USD (26,000MXN) for a week of luxury holidays in Cancún

How much money do I need per day to stay in Cancún?

If you are travelling alone to Cancún, 37USD a day should be enough. If you choose a hotel for your stay in Cancún, the price will rise to 47USD. A couple will have to pay around 85USD for one day in Cancún. A family with two children should have 140USD for one day stay in Cancún.

How to visit Cancún on a low budget? How to travel Cancún cheaply? How to save money while travelling in Cancún?

In order not to exceed reasonable expenses during a trip to Cancún, which we estimate at 47USD (960MXN) for a one day, you must comply with the following rules:

  1. Choose to stay in a hostel (13USD (265MXN)) or in a cheap hotel (17USD (345MXN)).
  2. Use public transport. The price for a one-way ticket is 0.51USD (10MXN) and for a monthly pass 24USD (482MXN).
  3. Make your own breakfast and own dinner. Daily shopping cost in the shop is around 6.80USD (139MXN) in Cancún.
  4. Choose restaurants outside the city centre and close to tourist attractions. Meal in a cheap restaurant cost around 7.90USD (160MXN) in Cancún. McMeal at McDonalds (or equivalent meal in other fastfood restaurant) costs approximately 5.40USD (110MXN).

Car-related costs are mainly fuel, road tolls and parking fees. Of course, the price depends on the purpose of the journey and energy efficiency of a vehicle.

In Cancún, you will pay for the fuel accordingly:

  1. Petrol price in Cancún is around: 1.10USD (22MXN)
  2. Diesel fuel price in Cancún is around: 1.00USD (21MXN)
The fuel price in Cancún is 31.28 times higher than average price in United States.
In Cancún, it is worth to consider use public transport. One-way ticket price is around 0.51USD (10MXN). For comparison, taxi fare for 1km in Cancún is around 3.00USD (60MXN), and starting price 2.70USD (55MXN).

Prices of food products are 0.57 times lower in Cancún than average food prices in United States. The most popular food products cost:
  1. 1kg sausage: 9.30USD (188MXN)
  2. 0,5 kg bread: 1.50USD (29MXN)
  3. 10 eggs: 1.50USD (31MXN)
  4. 1kg cheese: 7.40USD (150MXN)
  5. 1 liter milk: 1.00USD (21MXN)
  6. 1 kg apples: 2.20USD (44MXN)
  7. Bottle of local beer (0,5 liter): 2.50USD (50MXN)
When visiting Cancún, you should try local specialties, the easiest way is to order them in a local restaurant. A meal in a middle-class restaurant for two people costs on average 49USD (1,000MXN). You will find various hotels and hostels in Cancún. In addition to food, accommodation is also important. Prices of hotel rooms in Cancún depend on the standard. Hotel room price in Cancún is 0.22 times lower than average price in United States. Average hostel prices in Cancún is 13USD (265MXN). 3 star hotel costs: 23USD (463MXN).

In Mexico, we recommend, among others:
Ilo Rojo San Miguel de Allende Curamoria Collection, Hotel Esencia, Tago Tulum by G Hotels, Chablé Maroma, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos, Montage Los Cabos, Casa Malca, Hilton MM Grand Hotel Puebla, Tapestry Collection, La Valise Tulum, Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, The Beach Tulum, Jashita Hotel, Be Tulum Beach & Spa Resort, Azulik, The Reserve at Paradisus Playa del Carmen, Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos, Ana y Jose Hotel & Spa Tulum

Car rental prices in Cancún

Many intermediaries offer convenient car rental in Cancún. The most popular questions related to car rental in Cancún are:
  1. What is the average price for a car rental in Cancún?
  2. How much does it typically cost to rent a car in Cancún?
  3. Is it cheaper to rent a car for a week in Cancún?
The average price of car rental in Cancún is 88USD (1,700MXN). Of course, car rental prices in Cancún range from 54USD (1,000MXN) to 218USD (4,400MXN). Rental price depends on the size and equipment of the car. Compact car will cost around 54USD (1,000MXN) and rental price of SUV will be 102USD (2,000MXN). Renting an economical car costs 54USD (1,000MXN). For a luxury car, on the other hand, you have to pay about 123USD (2,400MXN). If you travel with your family you can rent van (178USD (3,600MXN)). Renting a car for a week will cost around 373USD (7,500MXN) in Cancún.
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On warmer days, we recommend walking in parks in Cancún. Below is a list of the largest and most interesting parks in Cancún.
Parks in Cancún:

Parque Urbano Kabah, Rotonda Catania, Rotonda Villa Maya, Parque Iris Mora, parque de la region 221, Parque de la 95, Simón Bolivar, Ombligo Verde de Cancún, Las Palapas, Jardín de Zona Hotelera

Alcohol prices in Cancún

Cancún - Whisky prices comparison

Johnnie Walker Red Label300 MXN15 USD13 EURJohnnie Walker Black Label599 MXN30 USD26 EURJim Beam White Bourbon294 MXN14 USD13 EURJack Daniel's494 MXN24 USD22 EURJack Daniel's Honey479 MXN24 USD21 EURJack Daniel's Fire491 MXN24 USD21 EURWild Turkey 81408 MXN20 USD18 EURWild Turkey 101551 MXN27 USD24 EURMacallan Amber1,300 MXN67 USD59 EURMacallan Siena2,100 MXN105 USD93 EURBallantine's300 MXN15 USD13 EURBallantine's Brasil294 MXN14 USD13 EURBallantine`S 12YO524 MXN26 USD23 EURBallantine`S Hard Fired390 MXN19 USD17 EURChivas Regal 12YO587 MXN29 USD26 EURChivas Regal 18YO1,300 MXN64 USD57 EURGrant's Whisky294 MXN14 USD13 EURGrant's Ale Cask Whisky318 MXN16 USD14 EURGrant`S 12YO Whisky629 MXN31 USD27 EURGrant`S Sherry Cask Whisky312 MXN15 USD14 EURBushmills Original312 MXN15 USD14 EURBushmills Blackbush464 MXN23 USD20 EURBushmills Malt 10 YO659 MXN32 USD29 EURAberlour 12YO929 MXN46 USD40 EURGlenmorangie Original Malt 10YO929 MXN46 USD40 EURPassport Whisky255 MXN13 USD11 EURJameson405 MXN20 USD18 EURGentleman Jack680 MXN34 USD30 EUROld Smuggler228 MXN11 USD9.90 EURTullamore Dew378 MXN19 USD16 EURWilliam Peel Whisky225 MXN11 USD9.80 EUR

Cancún - Rum prices comparison

Captain Morgan White Rum160 MXN7.90 USD7.00 EURCaptain Morgan Black Rum169 MXN8.30 USD7.30 EURCaptain Morgan Original Spiced Gold169 MXN8.30 USD7.30 EURCaptain Morgan Black Spiced229 MXN11 USD10.00 EURBacardi Carta Blanca Rum144 MXN7.10 USD6.30 EURBacardi Oakheart Cold Brew185 MXN9.10 USD8.00 EURBacardi Black Carta Negra177 MXN8.70 USD7.70 EURBacardi Gold Carta Oro185 MXN9.10 USD8.00 EURBacardi Oakheart Spiced228 MXN11 USD9.90 EURBrugal 1888438 MXN22 USD19 EURBrugal Anejo177 MXN8.70 USD7.70 EURBrugal Especial Extra Dry193 MXN9.50 USD8.40 EURBrugal XV305 MXN15 USD13 EURHavana Club Anejo 3YO154 MXN7.60 USD6.70 EURHavana Club Añejo 7 años228 MXN11 USD9.90 EURSantiago De Cuba177 MXN8.70 USD7.70 EURSantiago De Cuba Anejo199 MXN9.80 USD8.70 EURRum Kraken Black Spiced363 MXN18 USD16 EURLongueteau Blanc228 MXN11 USD9.90 EURPampero Blanco157 MXN7.80 USD6.80 EURMatusalem Añejo205 MXN10 USD8.90 EUROld Pascas Bianco Rum112 MXN5.50 USD4.90 EUROld Pascas Negro Rum120 MXN5.90 USD5.20 EURRum Negrita Bardinet White138 MXN6.80 USD6.00 EURMalibu Rum125 MXN6.20 USD5.40 EUR

Cancún - Vodka prices comparison

Smirnoff red159 MXN7.90 USD6.90 EURSmirnoff black183 MXN9.00 USD8.00 EURStock148 MXN7.30 USD6.40 EURBols127 MXN6.30 USD5.50 EURAbsolut Blue199 MXN9.80 USD8.70 EURFinlandia191 MXN9.40 USD8.30 EURFinlandia Redberry207 MXN10 USD9.00 EUR
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