A Travel Price Comparison for Mexico Cancun vs. Mazatlan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Cancun Prices
  Mexico Prices
  Mazatlan Prices
  Mexico Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Cancun $145
  Mazatlan $77

The average daily cost (per person) in Cancun is $145, while the average daily cost in Mazatlan is $77. 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 Mazatlan in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Cancun $95
  Mazatlan $32
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Cancun $190
  Mazatlan $64

Compare Hotels in Cancun and Mazatlan

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Cancun $17
  Mazatlan $20

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: $82
• 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: $196
• Airport Transfers to Puerto Juarez - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE: $121
• Airport Transfers to Puerto Morelos - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE: $118
• 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 Mazatlan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mazatlan:

• Round transfer airport to hotel in Mazatlán: $44
• Private roundtrip airport to hotel transfer in Mazatlan: $234
• Private Transfer From Mazatlan to Puerto Vallarta, English Speaking Driver: $449
• Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $119
• Mazatlan to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
• Mazatlan hotels to Mazatlan Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $38
• Mazatlan Intl Airport (MZT): Private Transfer to Mazatlan: $295
• Mazatlan Intl Airport (MZT) to Mazatlan Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
• Mazatlan International Airport(MZT) to Mazatlan hotels -Arrival Private Transfer: $48
• Mazatlan Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Mazatlan hotels: $235
• Mazatlan Cruise Port to Mazatlan hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $38
• Mazatlan Cruise Port to Mazatlan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $38

Is it cheaper to fly into Cancun or Mazatlan?

Prices for flights to both Mazatlan 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
  Mazatlan $33

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 Mazatlan

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mazatlan.

• Mercado walking food tour: $67
• Mazatlan routes of taste food tour: $84
• Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Mazatlan: $84
• Tacos, Beer and Mezcal Food Tour in Mazatlan: $96

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Cancun $34
  Mazatlan $9.34

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
• Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Cancun: $15
• Half Day National Reef Park Snorkel Adventure in Puerto Morelos: $15
• El Sol De Cancun : Panoramic Tour in Regular Cabin: $20
• ATV, Ziplines and Cenote swim full experience from Cancún : $20
• Amazing jungle tour adventure speed boat in cancun : $23
• Skip the line access Mandala Beach Club: $25
• Isla Mujeres Tour: Beach Club, Snorkel & Sailing with Lunch & Bar: $28
• Ultimate Tulum Experience Mayan Ruins & Cenote Swim from Cancun: $29
• Ultimate Tulum Experience Mayan Ruins & Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya: $29

Tours and Activities in Mazatlan

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

• 4-Hour Private Bird Watching Tour in Mazatlan with Pickup: $100
• 5-Hour Private Historical Tour in Mazatlán with Pickup: $400
• Agave Distilled Factory and Salsa Combo Tour Private Vehicle: $385
• Barrio Bites tour: $67
• City Tour & Mazatlan Lighthouse: $49
• Deer Island Kayak tour: $50
• From Mazatlán: ATV Tour into Sierra Madre with Lunch: $140
• From Tufted Jay Preserve 2-Day Birdwatching Tour: $550
• From Zipline & ATV Adventure with Tequila Tasting: $209
• Half Day Private Paddle Board Experience in Mazatlan: $60
• Half-Day Tour to Tequila Factory and Villages from Mazatlan: $62
• Half-Day Ziplining Experience from Mazatlán: $110

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Cancun $13
  Mazatlan $18

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: $18
• Brewery Tour / Craft Beer Tasting Cancun Mexico: $129

Sample the Local Flavors in Mazatlan

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

• Private Tour to El Quelite Village and Tequila Distillery from Mazatlan: $323