How much does it cost to travel to La Paz?
You should plan to spend around $45 ($b307) per day on your vacation in La Paz. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $17 ($b114) on meals
- $9.49 ($b65) on local transportation
- $32 ($b223) on hotels
A one week trip to La Paz for two people costs, on average, $624 ($b4,299). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per day$45$b307
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One Week Per person$312$b2,150
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2 Weeks Per person$624$b4,299
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One Month Per person$1,338$b9,213
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One Week For a couple$624$b4,299
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2 Weeks For a couple$1,248$b8,599
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One Month For a couple$2,675$b18,426
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to La Paz cost?
A one week trip to La Paz usually costs around $312 ($b2,150) for one person and $624 ($b4,299) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to La Paz on average costs around $624 ($b4,299) for one person and $1,248 ($b8,599) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in La Paz will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to La Paz on average costs around $1,338 ($b9,213) for one person and $2,675 ($b18,426) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently to La Paz has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Is La Paz expensive to visit?
La Paz is a very affordable place to visit. Located in Bolivia, which is a reasonably affordable country, visitors will appreciate the lower prices of this destination. It is in the top 10% of cities in the country for its affordability. Budget travelers enjoy spending long periods of time exploring La Paz in depth.
Within South America, La Paz is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Sucre or Salvador.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is La Paz Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to La Paz?
The average La Paz trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these La Paz travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
Category | Cost |
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Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) | $b223 ($32) |
Local Transportation 1 | $b65 ($9) |
Food 2 | $b114 ($17) |
Entertainment 1 | $b109 ($16) |
Tips and Handouts 1 | $b32 - 95 ($5 - 14) |
Alcohol 2 | $b37 - 111 ($5 - 16) |
Accommodation Budget in La Paz
Average Daily Costs
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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in La Paz is $16 ($b111). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in La Paz is $32 ($b223). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
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Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person$16$b111
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Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room$32$b223
Hotel Prices in La Paz
Looking for a hotel in La Paz? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
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Transportation Budget in La Paz
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The cost of a taxi ride in La Paz is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $9.49 ($b65) per person, per day, on local transportation in La Paz.
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Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.$9.49$b65
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What did other people spend on Transportation in La Paz?
Typical prices for Transportation in La Paz are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in La Paz, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.-
Taxi Ride$b4.00
Food Budget in La Paz
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While meal prices in La Paz can vary, the average cost of food in La Paz is $17 ($b114) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in La Paz should cost around $6.64 ($b46) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in La Paz is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2 Meals for one day$17$b114
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What did other people spend on Food in La Paz?
Typical prices for Food in La Paz are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in La Paz, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.-
Fruit$b5.00
Entertainment Budget in La Paz
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Entertainment and activities in La Paz typically cost an average of $16 ($b109) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.$16$b109
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Tips and Handouts Budget in La Paz
Average Daily Costs
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The average cost for Tips and Handouts in La Paz is $9.18 ($b63) per day. The usual amount for a tip in La Paz is 5% - 15%.
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Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers$9.18$b63
Alcohol Budget in La Paz
Average Daily Costs
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The average person spends about $11 ($b74) on alcoholic beverages in La Paz per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2 Drinks for one day$11$b74
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Water Budget in La Paz
Average Daily Costs
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On average, people spend $1.36 ($b9.34) on bottled water in La Paz per day. The public water in La Paz is considered safe to drink.
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Water2 Bottled water for one day$1.36$b9.34
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2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.