A Travel Price Comparison for Mexico Cancun vs. Acapulco de Juarez for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Cancun Prices
  Mexico Prices
  Acapulco de Juarez Prices
  Mexico Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Cancun $145
  Acapulco de Juarez $78

The average daily cost (per person) in Cancun is $145, while the average daily cost in Acapulco de Juarez is $78. 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 Cancun and Acapulco de Juarez in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Cancun $95
  Acapulco de Juarez $38
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Cancun $190
  Acapulco de Juarez $76

Compare Hotels in Cancun and Acapulco de Juarez

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Cancun $17
  Acapulco de Juarez $16

Typical Local Transportation prices in Cancun

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cancun:

• Taxi Around Town
  $1.64
• Airport Shuttle (for 2)
  $14
• Ferry to Isla de Mujeres (for 2)
  $16
• Local Bus (for 2)
  $1.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cancun

Also for Cancun, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Cancun Airport Private Transfer From & To Cancun Hotel Zone: $81
• ATV Combo (Horseback, Ziplines, Cenote, Water, Lunch and Transfer Included): $71
• Airport Private Transfer Puerto Aventuras: $96
• Airport Transfer Cancun: $60
• Airport Transfers to Costa Mujeres - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE: $190
• Airport Transfers to Puerto Juarez - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE: $118
• Airport Transfers to Puerto Morelos - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE: $115
• Airport transfer (1-4 pax) - CUN to Cancun Puerto Juarez: $71
• Airport transfers to Isla Mujeres: $175
• Amazing Combo - Horseback Riding, ATV (Single), Cenote & Ziplines with Transfer: $102
• Arrival Private Transfer Cancun Airport CUN to Cancun by Minivan or Minibus: $39
• Arrival Private Transfer Cancun Airport CUN to Playa del Carmen by SUV: $117

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Acapulco de Juarez

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Acapulco de Juarez:

• Transfer in private minivan from Bahía de Acapulco -Acapulco Airport (ACA): $32
• Transfer in Private Vehicle from Bahía de Acapulco - Acapulco Airport (ACA): $21
• Transfer in Private Vehicle from Acapulco Airport (ACA) -Bahía de Acapulco: $21
• Suburban Transfer To And From The Airport: $60
• Shared transfer from Acapulco Airport (ACA) - Acapulco: $6.00
• Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle Acapulco Airport (ACA) - Bahia de Acapulco: $49
• Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Acapulco Airport (ACA) - Bahia de Acapulco: $64
• Private Transfer From Acapulco To Mexico City With a 2 Hour Stop: $403
• Private Direct Transfer From Acapulco to Mexico City: $346
• Airport Transfer &on 2nd Day 4 Hr Group Tour All AttractionsCombo: $80
• Acapulco hotels to Acapulco Airport (ACA) – Departure Private Transfer : $19
• Acapulco Private Airport Transfer: $51

Is it cheaper to fly into Cancun or Acapulco de Juarez?

Prices for flights to both Acapulco de Juarez and Cancun 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Cancun $28
  Acapulco de Juarez $28

Typical Food prices in Cancun

For Cancun, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

• Lunch for Two
  $20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cancun

For Cancun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Captain Hook: Pirate Show and Dinner Cruise in Cancun: $40
• The Ultimate Cancun Taco & Street Mexican Food Tour: $49
• Mayan Chichen Itza And Pirate Dinner Two Day Experience: $57
• Dinner Show with Pirates! (2x1 Price): $62
• (2x1 price) Dinner Show and Pirates Experience : $63
• (2x1 price)Pirate Adventure! Open Bar, Dinner and Show : $63
• (2x1 price) Pirate Night! Dinner, Fun and Show: $63
• Pirate Show and Dinner (2x1 price)! Best Promo : $64
• Dinner Show on a Pirate Ship from Cancun with Open Bar: $65
• Cancun Authentic Downtown Food Tour: Tacos and Local Flavors: $65
• Private Ultimate Cancun Taco and Street Mexican Food Tour: $69
• The Best Pirate Night, Dinner Show at Cancún for the best price. : $75

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Acapulco de Juarez

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Acapulco de Juarez.

• °High Cliff Divers De Luxe Three Course Dinner + Three Drinks plus SUNSET: $45
• High Cliff Divers Dinner at "La Quebrada" & Two or Three Drinks: $49
• Cliff Diver De Luxe 3 Course Dinner at "La Quebrada" in Acapulco: $50
• .Cliff Divers Exhibition 2 Drinks + Tacos al Pastor Dinner & Beer: $50
• Cliff Diver Show and Dinner in Acapulco: $60
• Lucha Libre-Wrestling Experience Taco Dinner Beer ONLY on SUNDAYS: $63
• Mexican Wrestling &Lucha Libre Experience Beer Dinner Only SUNDAY: $72
• Sunset, Romantic Dinner And Cliff Divers Show: $75
• Off the Beaten Path Mexican Cooking Class Lagoon Boatride &Lunch: $82
• Hands On Mexican Cooking Class with Food Tasting & Market Visit: $85
• Hands ON - Mex Cooking Class Experience - City Market & Lunch : $85
• Cliff Divers Show With Dinner At Acapulco: $90

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Cancun $34
  Acapulco de Juarez $18

Typical Entertainment prices in Cancun

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Cancun's activities, tours, and tickets:

• Seasick Pills
  $0.59
• Whale Shark Tour (for 2)
  $100

Tours and Activities in Cancun

For Cancun, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• Cancun Mayan Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket: $9.00
• Tour to Boca de Puma Cenotes with Craft Jewelry Workshop : $11
• Tour to Playa Maroma with Craft Jewelry Workshop + Hacienda: $11
• Half Day National Reef Park Snorkel Adventure in Puerto Morelos: $15
• Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Cancun: $15
• Mayan Cenote Tour with Tequila Tasting and Mayan Museum: $19
• El Sol De Cancun : Panoramic Tour in Regular Cabin: $20
• ATV, Ziplines and Cenote swim full experience from Cancún : $20
• Catamaran Amazing Sunset Tour to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling: $22
• Amazing jungle tour adventure speed boat in cancun : $23
• Skip the line access Mandala Beach Club: $25
• Ultimate Tulum Experience Mayan Ruins & Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya: $29

Tours and Activities in Acapulco de Juarez

Here are a few actual costs in Acapulco de Juarez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• °6 in 1 Combo 6 Hr Tour All Acapulco City Highlights Divers Baby Turtle Release: $40
• °Small-Group or Private All Inclusive 4 Hours City Tour & Divers: $31
• 4Hrs City Tour Exclusively for Hotels, Divers, Chapel & Mural.: $38
• 6Hr Walking Tour San Diego Fort Museum Cliff Divers Zocalo: $58
• Culture Tour Museums Municipal & Witch Doctor Market & LUNCH: $86
• High Diver Optional Lunch + Shopping Tour Flea Market & Shops: $34
• °Eco Tour-Lagoon Boat Ride-Gentle Beach Beach Horseback Ride+Lunch-Crocs-Turtles: $65
• *Inmerse Yourself & Learn Into the Local Culture Experience with LUNCH: $180
• .Beach Break Experience at Best Beach Paddle or Snorkeling Boarding with Lunch : $80
• .Jungle Coyuca Lagoon Boat Ride Experience & Baby Turtle Release: $87
• 2-Hour Kayak Tour in Tres Palos Lagoon: $44
• 4 Hrs Exclusive to Cruise Ship Passengers Sightseeing Experience : $54

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Cancun $13
  Acapulco de Juarez $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Cancun

Also in Cancun, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• Social Pub Crawl in Cancun: $17
• Brewery Tour / Craft Beer Tasting Cancun Mexico: $129