How much does an all-inclusive trip to Cancun cost?

Cancun is the main Mexican international tourist destination due to the dazzling beauty of its beaches on the Caribbean Sea, its adventure parks and its magnificent hotel infrastructure.

If you want to know how much an all-inclusive trip to Cancun costs, in this article we will explain it to you in a simple way, so that very soon you can pack for the Yucatan Peninsula.

How much does the whole trip to Cancun cost in an all-inclusive hotel?

To calculate how much an all-inclusive trip to Cancun costs from other Mexican cities, we will consider the following:

Number of passengers: 2 adults

Duration and date of the trip: trip of 8 days (7 nights); departure day, 07/18/2020; return day, 07/25/2020.

Flight: direct in economy class.

Accommodation, meals and drinks: all-inclusive hotels of different categories.

Ground transportation: transportation costs to and from airports and other expenses.

Paid attractions outside the hotel: visit of the archaeological site of Tulum.

Air ticket

Round trip airfare prices for one person are as follows from different Mexican cities with direct flights to Cancun.

Mexico City – Cancun

The Mexico City Cancun flight lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes. The cheapest round flights of the airlines that cover the route are:

Volaris: $148

Aeromexico: $181

Interjet: USD 186

Long live Aerobus: USD 591

Guadalajara – Cancun

Flight duration: 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Cheapest round flights of the airlines that cover the route:

Interjet: USD 180.

Volaris: $189.

Long live Aerobus: USD 398.

Monterey–Cancun

Flight duration: 2 hours and 20 minutes

Cheapest round flights of the airlines that cover the route:

Volaris: $228

Interjet: USD 300

Aeromexico: $323

Long live Aerobus: USD 462

Puebla – Cancun

Flight duration: 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Cheapest round flights of the airlines that cover the route:

Volaris: $236

Long live Aerobus: USD 335

Acapulco – Cancun

Flight duration: 2 hours and 10 minutes

Cheapest round flights of the airlines that cover the route:

Interjet: USD 209

Queretaro – Cancun

Flight duration: 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Cheapest round flights of the airlines that cover the route:

Volaris: $195

San Luis Potosi – Cancun

Flight duration: 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Cheapest round flights of the airlines that cover the route:

Volaris: $240

Ciudad Juarez – Cancun

Flight duration: 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Cheapest round flights of the airlines that cover the route:

Volaris: $431

Long live Aerobus: USD 595

Veracruz-Cancun

Flight duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes

Cheapest round flights of the airlines that cover the route:

Long live Aerobus: USD 389

Hermosillo – Cancun

Flight duration: 3 hours and 40 minutes

Cheapest round flights of the airlines that cover the route:

Long live Aerobus: USD 489

budget airfare

The cost of air tickets to Cancun for two people can vary from USD 296 to more than USD 1000, everything will depend on the Mexican city of departure and the airline used.

Accommodation, meals and drinks

When establishing how much an all-inclusive trip to Cancun costs from another Mexican city, the main budget item is accommodation with meals and drinks. The overwhelming majority of hotels in Cancun, which operate on an all-inclusive basis, are in the 4-star and 5-star categories.

4-star all-inclusive hotels Cancun

Royal Solaris Cancun-All Inclusive

Accommodation price, meals and drinks, including taxes and fees (2 people): USD 1620.5 for 7 nights (USD 231.5 per night).

Address: Boulevard Kukulcán, Km 20.5, Lot. 6;, 2nd stage, Section A, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancun.

Attractions and amenities: Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool and children’s water park. It has nightly entertainment and entertainment such as aerobics, windsurfing and kayaking .

Rooms: deluxe rooms, with views of the sea or the lagoon. Large double beds, air conditioning, private bathroom, flat screen TV, cable channels, ironing kit , coffee maker, minibar, safe, free WiFi.

Food and drinks: 2 bars and 5 restaurants (Marco Polo, international cuisine, à la carte; Pizzalisima, Italian, à la carte; Rosamarinus, international, buffet; La Palapita, sushi, à la carte; Las Fuentes, international, buffet ).

Nearby Attractions: El Rey Mayan Ruins (1.2 km), Cancun Mayan Museum (2.8 km), Wet n’ Wild Park (4.4 km).

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Flamingo Cancun Resort

Accommodation price, food and drinks, including taxes and fees (two people): USD 1764 for 7 nights (USD 252 per night).

Address: Boulevard Kukulcán Km 11, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancún.

Attractions and amenities: Hotel on the beachfront, with 2 swimming pools (the main one with a floating bar) and a gym.

Rooms: Caribbean or lagoon view, king-size bed or 2 double beds, balcony, air conditioning, private bathroom, hairdryer, flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, ironing kit , safe and free Wi-Fi.

Food and drinks: 3 bars and 4 restaurants (international and Italian cuisine, grills and barbecues). The Albatros restaurant serves lunch and dinner on the beach.

Nearby Attractions: La Isla Shopping Village (1.2 km), The City Nightclub (1.8 km), Coco Bongo Nightclub (2 km).

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Bel Air Collection Resort and Spa Cancun

Price of accommodation, meals and drinks, including taxes and fees (two people): USD 3,043 for 7 nights (USD 434.7 per night).

Address: Boulevard Kukulcán, Km 20.5, Lot 65-A, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancún.

Attractions and amenities: Hotel at the foot of the sand, with infinity pool, spa with hot tubs and a wide range of massages and beauty treatments, 24-hour gym with yoga and pilates classes, and Wi-Fi in common areas.

Rooms: With views of the Caribbean or the Nichupté Lagoon, extra-large double bed or 2 double beds, air conditioning, private bathroom, hairdryer, flat-screen TV, cable channels, minibar, safe and ironing kit .

Food and drinks: several bars and 3 restaurants (Mexican, Italian, Japanese and international cuisine), all a la carte.

Nearby Attractions: El Rey Mayan Ruins (1.7 km), Cancun Mayan Museum (3.2 km), Wet n’ Wild Park (4.1 km).

5-star all-inclusive hotels Cancun

Hyatt Ziva Cancun

Accommodation price, meals and drinks, including taxes and fees (two people): USD 3640 for 7 nights (USD 520 per night).

Address: Boulevard Kukulcán, Manzana 51, Lot. 7, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancun.

Attractions and amenities: Impressive hotel located on the beachfront in Punta Cancun, almost completely surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. Swimming pools with waterfall, oceanfront spa with massage services, and fitness center .

Varied entertainment and activities, such as diving, snorkeling, sailing, theater shows, tequila tastings and tasting of craft beer made in the hotel’s small factory.

Rooms: spacious rooms measuring 45 m ² , with extra-large double bed, balcony, air conditioning, spa -type private bathroom with rain-effect shower, hairdryer, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, coffee maker, safe, ironing kit , Free Wi-Fi and free minibar with premium beers , spirits, and soft drinks.

Food and drinks: Several bars and 8 restaurants (cafe, seafood restaurant, French, American, Italian, Asian, international cuisine, grills and barbecues). 7 a la carte restaurants and one buffet.

Nearby attractions: Coco Bongo nightclub (300 meters), The City nightclub (600 meters), La Isla Shopping Village (3.4 km).

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Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun

Price of accommodation, meals and drinks, including taxes and fees (two people): USD 3,730.5 for 7 nights (USD 533 per night).

Address: Boulevard Kukulcán Km 12.5, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancún.

Attractions and amenities: Adults-only hotel on the beach, with an outdoor pool with ocean views and a full-service spa with massages and hydrotherapy and aromatherapy treatments. Fitness center, hot tubs, steam rooms, and yoga classes.

Rooms: Spacious, beautifully decorated rooms with 2 double beds, private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, hairdryer, minibar, ironing kit , safe, electric kettle and free Wi-Fi.

Food and drinks: 5 bars and 9 restaurants (cafe deli, Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian, Asian cuisine, seafood, barbecues, sushi). 7 a la carte restaurants and 2 buffets .

Nearby attractions: La Isla Shopping Village (300 meters), Kukulcán Plaza Shopping Center (800 meters), Backstage Theater (1.1 km).

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Le Blanc Spa Resort – All Inclusive – Adults Only

Price of accommodation, meals and drinks, including taxes and fees (2 people): 5,160 USD for 7 nights (737 USD per night).

Address: Boulevard Kukulcán Km 10, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancún.

Attractions & Amenities: AAA Five Diamond award-winning, adults-only, beachfront, smoke-free luxury resort. It features 3 outdoor pools, steam room, sauna, full-service spa , state-of-the-art fitness center, and yoga and pilates classes. Positioned among the 100 best hotels in the world.

Rooms: 40 m ² luxury rooms , with one extra-large double bed or 2 double beds, hydromassage bathtub for two people, air conditioning, private bathroom, hairdryer, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, well-stocked minibar, complimentary toiletries. of coffee, ironing kit and free WiFi.

Food and drinks: Several bars and 4 restaurants (French, Italian, Asian, Mexican and international cuisine), 3 a la carte and one buffet .

Nearby attractions: The City Nightclub (900 meters), Coco Bongo Nightclub (1.1 km), La Isla Shopping Village (2 km).

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Budget accommodation, meals and drinks

An 8-day, 7-night trip to Cancun can absorb between USD 1,620 (MXN 30,435) and USD 3,640 (MXN 68,385) for the entire period for accommodation, food and beverages (all-inclusive lodging) for two people, depending on whether the category of the hotel is 4 stars or 5 stars.

Paid attractions outside the hotel: visit to the Mayan archaeological site of Tulum

The places of interest paid outside the hotel are another item that can add to the budget of how much an all-inclusive trip to Cancun costs.

Let’s consider that the traveling couple takes a break from their all-inclusive hotel to visit the Mayan site of Tulum. This Mayan walled city located 130 km from Cancun on the Riviera Maya highway. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Among its buildings stands out El Castillo, which is believed to have been an astronomical observatory and contains allegories to the Sun and the planet Venus. It is located on a cliff, facing the Caribbean Sea and a staircase leads to a beach with crystal clear turquoise waters.

Tour Express to Tulum (operator Top Cancun Shuttles):

Duration: 8 hours

Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tour price : USD 50 per person (x 2 people) USD 100.

It includes:

Transportation to and from the hotel in the Cancun Hotel Zone
Entrance to the archaeological site
Guided tour

Breakfast and lunch during the tour : USD 20 (x 2 people): USD 40.

Total budget to visit the archaeological site of Tulum: USD 140 (MXN 2630).

Ground transportation:

Taxis from the residence to the airport and vice versa: MXN 200 x 2 taxis: MXN 400 (USD 21).

Transfers from the Cancun airport to the hotel and vice versa (private round trip in VAN): MXN 884 (USD 47).

Taxis in Cancun (estimated): MXN 200 per taxi (x 4 taxis): MXN 800 (USD 43).

Total ground transportation budget: MXN 2084 (USD 111).

Total budget round trip all inclusive Mexico City – Cancun, for 2 people, for 8 days and 7 nights

Air tickets by Aeroméxico (USD 181 x 2 people): USD 362 (MXN 6801)

All-inclusive 4-star hotel: USD 1,700 (MXN 31,938)

Paid attractions (one): USD 140 (MXN 2630)

Ground transportation: USD 111 (MXN 2084)

Total: USD 2,313 (MXN 43,453)

What type of money should be brought to Cancun?

The currency in circulation in Cancun is the Mexican peso, although dollars are accepted in most establishments. It is more convenient to pay in pesos to avoid losses in the conversion of dollars. You can take about 2,800 pesos per person (USD 150) in cash and make the other payments electronically.

What type of currency is used in Mexico?

The legal currency in Mexico is the Mexican peso, although in many tourist or border places (Cancún, Los Cabos, Tijuana) the US dollar is widely used.

What is the best time of year to travel to Cancun?

The coolest season is December-April, with temperatures of 23-26 °C and very little rain. The high season (the most expensive) is December-January, due to the high influx of North American, European and Asian tourists. The cheapest months to travel to Cancun are September and October because they are within the hurricane season and are the rainiest.

Cost of travel to Cancun by plane

Surely you are wondering how much money to bring to Cancun 2020. A plane ticket in economy class Mexico City – Cancun can cost from USD 148 on a low-cost airline, up to almost USD 600.

How much money to bring to Cancun

People used to making their payments with credit cards and other electronic transactions do not need to carry a large amount of cash to Cancun, even more so if they plan to stay in an all-inclusive hotel.

How much money to bring to Cancun 2020: 2,800 or 3,000 pesos (USD 150-160) should be enough for minor expenses on a week-long trip.

Examples of packages to Cancun all inclusive with plane

An all-inclusive flight + hotel package, departing on 07/18/2020 and returning on 07/25/2020 (8 days and 7 nights) is priced at MXN 19,588 per person (MXN 39,176 for a couple), with the following terms:

Flights: Aeromexico

Hotel: Seadust Cancun Family Resort

Hotel features: All-inclusive 5-star family complex with a private beach, water park, spa , 11 bars, 11 restaurants and a theater with live shows.

Trips to Cancun 2×1

Trips to Cancun all inclusive 2×1 2020: a weekend trip from Mexico City – Cancún, for 2 people, departing on 07/17/2020 (Friday) and returning on 07/20/2020 (Monday), has a price of MXN 21484 (flights + all-inclusive hotel), at the Seadust Cancun Family Resort hotel.

Packages to Cancun hotel and plane

An all-inclusive package (round flights Mexico City – Cancun + all-inclusive hotel) for 2 people departing on 07/17/2020 and returning on 07/20/2020 (4 days and 3 nights) is priced at MXN 19,300 with Accommodation at the Oasis Palm Hotel, a comfortable 4-star establishment located on the beachfront.

Cancun all-inclusive vacation packages

A 15-day all-inclusive vacation in Cancun (round flights Mexico City – Cancun + all-inclusive hotel) is priced at MXN 168,800 for two people, departing on 07/18/2020 and returning on 08/02/20 and accommodation at the spectacular 5-star hotel Moon Palace Cancun – All Inclusive.