It’s been a long time since Mexico became the destination of choice for tourists who want to enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere, sun-drenched beaches and exotic cuisine.
In fact, facts provided by the Minister of Tourism, this appears to be over Last year, twelve million Americans spent their holidays in Mexico.
The land of tequila is widely believed to be a cheap destination for Americans due to the strong dollar. But according to tourists’ perception, a visit to Cabo is starting to look more like a visit to Los Angeles.
According to a recent analysis conducted by TripAdvisor, Los Cabos (or Cabo) is ranked as the most expensive destination in Mexico in 2024.
When you visit this peninsula, be willing to do not distribute less than $425 to $550 per day (excluding airfare), according to the travel platform Hopper.
This has been determined by the Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR). Air transport costs to Mexico have increased by 32.33% about 2023.
Other tourism services that have seen a significant increase include hotels, 6.19%; touring, 7.74%; dining, 7.45% and roadway tolls, 7.74%.
Either way, Cabo has always drawn Americans to its shores thanks to its world-class resorts, luxurious spas, cutting-edge golf courses and international restaurants. Let’s take a look at how you can cut costs when planning a getaway to Cabo.
Travel expenses to Cabo
First and foremost, living in Cabo is not the same as traveling to Cabo. So local cost of living statistics may not really help you plan a reasonable budget.
Average, you can find flights starting at $447, which is still reasonable. But it will be a little harder to find hotels for less than $475 per night.
How to Cut Costs on a Cabo Getaway
Due to a variety of political and economic factors, the Mexican peso has strengthened in recent years our dollars are simultaneously losing their value.
From today, the local currency has increased in value approximately 20% against the US dollar. So carefully planning your budget is now more relevant than ever.
Since airline tickets and hotel rooms are the two tourist categories that have seen the biggest increases, Always book your flights and accommodation at least two months in advance.
Choose to travel in summer instead of winter. It may be warmer and rainier than normal, but it is cheaper.
Not intuitive, By booking all-inclusive resorts you can save money on food and entertainment.
Obviously, vacation rentals like Airbnb can be more convenient than luxury resorts and even hotels.
Regardless of current travel costs, Mexican authorities say visiting the destination is still a good deal for foreign travelers.
