Which place is cheaper, Woodstock 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 Woodstock?
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 Woodstock 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 Woodstock?
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.
Woodstock
While this town does lend its name to the 1969 Woodstock Festival, the legendary event was actually held on a dairy farm almost 60 miles away in Bethel, NY. So if you are looking to see the field where it all happened and a museum dedicated to its history, you will need to take a day trip outside of town.
Woodstock, New York, however, does stay true to the spirit of the arts. Since 1903, the place lay home to Byrdcliffe Art Colony, the oldest of its kind in the nation, and even attracted artists of the Hudson River School during the late 1800s. Today, artists from all disciplines-visual, ceramic, music, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, and poetry-take up residence at the colony and have works displayed in galleries open in the main part of town.
Tinker Street and Mill Hill Road are lined with a mix of restaurants and shops all teeming with the essence of hippie living, arts, and spirituality. From shops selling Woodstock paraphernalia, incense, and Himalayan products, to yoga studios, vegan restaurants, and local art galleries-the town of Woodstock is one dedicated to keeping the spirit of the Woodstock Festival and the arts alive.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Mexico, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United States of America, and The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCabo San Lucas $116Woodstock $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Cabo San Lucas is $116, while the average daily cost in Woodstock is $154. 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 Woodstock in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCabo San Lucas $53Woodstock $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCabo San Lucas $106Woodstock $162
Compare Hotels in Cabo San Lucas and Woodstock
Looking for a hotel in Cabo San Lucas or Woodstock? 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 $23Woodstock $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:
- Los Cabos Airport (SJD) to San Jose del Cabo hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Cabo San Lucas Port to Cabo San Lucas - Arrival Private Transfer : $34
- Cabo San Lucas Airport CSL to Cruise Port Arrival Transfer: $34
- Cabo San Lucas to Cabo San Lucas Airport CSL Departure Transfer: $34
- Transfer from Cabo San Lucas Airport CSL to Cabo San Lucas : $34
- Departure Transfer from CaboSanLucas to CaboSanLucas Airport(CSL): $34
- Cabo San Lucas Port to Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) - Departure Private Transfer: $34
- Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port to Cabo San Lucas hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $34
- Cabo San Lucas to Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port- Departure Private Transfer: $34
- Cabo San Lucas City to Cabo San Lucas Port Private Transfer : $34
- Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port to Airport CSL Departure Transfer: $34
- Los Cabos Shuttle Airport Roundtrip Transfers: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Cabo San Lucas or Woodstock?
Prices for flights to both Woodstock 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 $42Woodstock $34
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 Dinner Cruise with Domestic Open Bar: $75
- Cabo San Lucas Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Open Bar: $75
- Tasting Cabo San Lucas Like a Local Food Tour: $75
- Sunset Boat Tour Includes Open Bar and Dinner: $79
- San Jose del Cabo Morning Food Tour: $80
- Sea to Table Fisherman's Seafood Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $80
- Seafood Galore, Los Cabos Food Tour: $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
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cabo San Lucas $36Woodstock $35
Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas
Here are a few actual costs in Cabo San Lucas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour to the Arch the bay in the only Clear Boat! OPTIONAL PICKUP: $1.06
- Tour paseo al Arco + bajada en playa: $10
- Los Cabos Famous Arch Boat Tour, México: $15
- Cabo San Lucas Arch Tour and Down to Love Beach: $15
- Boat Tour to Cabo San Lucas Arch and Rock Formations: $16
- Los Cabos: Real Estate Tour with Welcome Drink and Coffee: $17
- Cabo San Lucas : Snorkel Tour + Paseo al Arco: $18
- Glass bottom boat tour: $19
- Water Taxi Tour: $20
- Classic Tour to the Arch in Glass Bottom: $21
- Tour to the Arch with Natural Views from Cabo San Lucas: $21
- Glass Bottom Boat Sightseeing Tour in Cabo San Lucas: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCabo San Lucas $24Woodstock $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Cabo San Lucas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cabo San Lucas:
- 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 Woodstock, we can see that Woodstock 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 Woodstock would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Woodstock 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 Woodstock Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cabo San Lucas or Woodstock?
Cabo San Lucas has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Woodstock. When comparing the sizes of Cabo San Lucas and Woodstock, 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.