Which place is cheaper, Kansas City or Cabo San Lucas?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cabo San Lucas or Kansas City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cabo San Lucas and Kansas City can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cabo San Lucas or Kansas City?
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas ("Cabo") is on the far southern end of the Baja Peninsula. It has countless resorts and activities for visitors. There are world class golf courses, fine dining options, and five star resorts. Prior to the 1980s, Cabo was a quiet fishing village but with the construction of a nearby airport in 1977, the city rapidly grew into one of Mexico's most popular resort vacation spots. Today, Cabo has one of the country's most vibrant nightlife scenes. It also has plenty of water sport activities, and a great beach scene.
Kansas City
A large, mid western city that sits on the border between Missouri and Kansa, Kansas City has a population of about 450,000. It's not exactly a tourist destination, but it is a surprisingly beautiful city with more boulevards than Paris and more fountains than any other city in the world with the exception of Rome. Most of the city's suburbs are concentrated in the south but the city is beginning to grow to the north as well. The climate in Kansas City can vary dramatically, in large part because it is so far from any form of water. Winters can range from mild to extremely cold and snow is not uncommon. Spring and fall and quite comfortable but summer months can be incredibly hot and humid.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Mexico, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Mexico, The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America, and The Best Contiki Tours to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCabo San Lucas $116Kansas City $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Cabo San Lucas is $116, while the average daily cost in Kansas City is $161. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cabo San Lucas and Kansas City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCabo San Lucas $53Kansas City $88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCabo San Lucas $106Kansas City $176
Compare Hotels in Cabo San Lucas and Kansas City
Looking for a hotel in Cabo San Lucas or Kansas City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Cabo San Lucas Hotel Prices and Kansas City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cabo San Lucas $23Kansas City $44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer in San José del Cabo HTL-APT(SJD): $105
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer in San José del Cabo APT-HTL(SJD): $91
- Transfer in private minivan from San Jose del Cabo - Los Cabos Airport (SJD): $53
- Transfer in private minivan from Los Cabos Airport (SJD) - Cabo San Lucas: $65
- Transfer in private minivan from Cabo San Lucas - San Jose del Cabo(SJD): $67
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Los Cabos Airport (SJD) - Touristic Corridor: $64
- Transfer from Cabo San Lucas Airport CSL to Cabo San Lucas : $34
- Transfer from Airport to Cabo San Lucas: $300
- Transfer From Airport to Cabo San Lucas: $200
- San José del Cabo: Half-Day Guided ATV Ride with Transfers: $129
- SJD Airport PRIVATE TRANSFER Van ONE WAY To Cabo Area Up 5 pax: $89
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Los Cabos Airport (SJD) - San Jose del Cabo: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Cabo San Lucas or Kansas City?
Prices for flights to both Kansas City and Cabo San Lucas change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayCabo San Lucas $42Kansas City $47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cabo San Lucas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cabo San Lucas.
- Sunset Boat Tour Includes Open Bar and Dinner: $71
- Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Open Bar: $75
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with Domestic Open Bar: $75
- San Jose del Cabo Morning Food Tour: $77
- Sea to Table Fisherman's Seafood Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $80
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with Tequila & tacos: $85
- Sunset Dinner: $85
- Parrillada dinner with a Private Chef in your villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose: $86
- Sunset Tour of Everything Cabo! Includes dinner and open bar!: $89
- Catch of the day dinner in your private villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $90
- Private Mexican Cooking Class in Your Cabo San Lucas Villa or Condo: $90
- San José del Cabo for Meat Lovers Food Tour: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cabo San Lucas $36Kansas City $11
Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Here are a few actual costs in Cabo San Lucas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Art and Wine Evening City tour in San Jose del Cabo for Adults: $119
- Camel Ride, UTV, and The Arch Tour with Lunch & Tequila Tasting!: $249
- Glass Bottom Boat Sightseeing Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $23
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour: $25
- Magical Todos Santos Tour, Camel ranch, Lunch & Tequila: $119
- Margaritas Beach UTV Adventure: $99
- Margaritas Beach and Desert ATV Tour: $80
- OffRoad 4X4 UTV Adventure with Lunch & Tequila : $199
- Romantic tour in Cabo San Lucas: $186
- Traditional Tequila Tasting Experience with Jorge Cuervo: $48
- #1 Snorkeling Tour in Catamaran. Open bar & Snacks included: $80
- "Exclusive Cabo San Lucas Trimaran Experience with Snorkeling": $180
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCabo San Lucas $24Kansas City $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cabo San Lucas:
- Cabo Bar Crawl - The BEST Bar and Clubs in Cabo : $60
- Los Cabos: Bar Crawl: $82
- Wine Tasting Sunset Cruise Tour in San Jose del Cabo: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cabo San Lucas and Kansas City, we can see that Kansas City is more expensive. And not only is Cabo San Lucas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cabo San Lucas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cabo San Lucas and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Kansas City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kansas City than you might in Cabo San Lucas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cabo San Lucas Expensive? and Is Kansas City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cabo San Lucas or Kansas City?
Kansas City has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Cabo San Lucas. When comparing the sizes of Cabo San Lucas and Kansas City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.