Which place is cheaper, Newton 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 Newton?
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 Newton 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 Newton?
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.
Newton
Newton, a large suburb of Boston, consists of 13 villages or neighborhoods: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Lower Falls, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville, Upper Falls, Waban, and West Newton. It's a good sized city with a population of over 80,000. Each village has its own historical and architectural character. Many of the villages were founded around railroad stations when the Boston & Worcester line opened in 1833 along the north side of the city. Another railroad line started along the south side of town in 1851. It's now the "D" line of the MBTA's Green Line. Walking tours of most villages are available and recommended for history buffs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Mexico, The Best Budget Tours to Mexico, The Best Historical Tours in United States of America, and The Best 10-Day Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCabo San Lucas $116Newton $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Cabo San Lucas is $116, while the average daily cost in Newton is $147. 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 Newton in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCabo San Lucas $53Newton $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCabo San Lucas $106Newton $164
Compare Hotels in Cabo San Lucas and Newton
Looking for a hotel in Cabo San Lucas or Newton? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cabo San Lucas $23Newton $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:
- Los Cabos: Whale Shark Swim Private Tour with Transfers: $584
- Los Cabos: Private Tour with Roundtrip Transfers: $584
- Los Cabos Airport (SJD): Transfer to Cabo San Lucas Port: $452
- Transfer from Airport to Cabo San Lucas: $300
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Airport to Pacific Side: $300
- Private Transfer from Accommodation to Restaurant in Los Cabos: $250
- Private All Inclusive Cabo San Lucas Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $250
- Private Transfer from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz: $249
- Pacific: Transfer from Hotel Zone to Animas Bajas: $228
- Cabo San Lucas Port: Transfer to San Jose Del Cabo hotels: $226
- Transfer Animas Bajas Magic Town: $225
- Los Cabos Luxury Private Tesla Transfer from Airport to Puerto Los Cabos Area: $220
Is it cheaper to fly into Cabo San Lucas or Newton?
Prices for flights to both Newton 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 $42Newton $25
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.
- Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Open Bar: $75
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with Domestic Open Bar: $75
- Tasting Cabo San Lucas Like a Local Food Tour: $75
- San Jose del Cabo Morning Food Tour: $80
- Seafood Galore, Los Cabos Food Tour: $80
- Sunset Dinner: $85
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with Tequila & tacos: $85
- Catch of the day dinner in your private villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $90
- San José del Cabo for Meat Lovers Food Tour: $90
- Sunset Dinner on a Pirate Boat: $90
- Private Mexican Cooking Class in Your Cabo San Lucas Villa or Condo: $90
- Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise and Live Music in Cabo San Lucas: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cabo San Lucas $36Newton -
Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Here are a few actual costs in Cabo San Lucas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Glass Bottom Boat Sightseeing Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $23
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour: $25
- OffRoad 4X4 UTV Adventure with Lunch & Tequila : $199
- Romantic tour in Cabo San Lucas: $186
- 2 Hours Horseback Riding Adventure in Cabo: $130
- 2 Tank Tour in Cabo San Lucas Reserve, Certified Divers with MANTA: $135
- 2-Hour Camel Ride Beach and Desert Adventure Experience: $100
- 2-Hours Sunset Experience at Los Cabos with Jazz and Bar! from Los Cabos: $130
- 4X4 ATV Cabo Adventure, Beach, Desert, and Tequila Tasting : $70
- 4x4 ATV Adventure with Tequila tasting and Mexican buffet lunch: $75
- 6 Hour Guided Tour to Todos Santos: $95
- A taste of Los Cabos. A San Jose and Cabo San Lucas City Tour : $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCabo San Lucas $24Newton -
Sample the Local Flavors in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cabo San Lucas:
- Los Cabos: Bar Crawl: $82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cabo San Lucas and Newton, we can see that Newton 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 Newton would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Newton 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 Newton Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cabo San Lucas or Newton?
Newton has a larger population, and is about 99% larger than the population of Cabo San Lucas. When comparing the sizes of Cabo San Lucas and Newton, 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.