Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Cozumel?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Cozumel or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Cozumel and Guayaquil can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Cozumel or Guayaquil?
Cozumel
Cozumel is a Caribbean island just off the Yucatan Peninsula. It'as a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful beaches and excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. With crystal clear waters and vibrant colored coral, Cozumel is one of the most popular dive destinations in the area. The island's economy is centered around tourism, and as such, you'll find plenty of amenities for visitors. The prices are comparable to other coastal towns in the area and there is no shortage of activities or attractions nearby.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico, The Best Adventure Tours to Mexico, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Cozumel Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCozumel $130Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Cozumel is $130, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Cozumel and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCozumel $67Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCozumel $134Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Cozumel and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Cozumel or Guayaquil? 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: Cozumel Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cozumel $22Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cozumel
Also for Cozumel, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wild Jade Cavern ATV Tour With Transfer: $70
- The Ultimate Beachside Cigar Rolling Experience with transfer: $132
- Private Transfer from Cozumel hotels to Cozumel Cruise Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Cozumel Port to Cozumel Airport (CZM): $91
- Private Transfer from Cozumel Cruise Port to Cozumel hotels: $75
- Private Transfer from Cozumel Airport (СZM) to Cozumel Port: $91
- Private Transfer from Cozumel Airport: $110
- Private One Way Transfer from Cozumel to Cozumel Airport: $66
- Private One Way Transfer from Cozumel Airport to Cozumel: $66
- Off Road ATV Tour with Caverns, Cedral & Beach Time with Transfer: $56
- Mexico Cozumel Airport (CZM) to Cozumel Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Mexico Cozumel Airport (CZM) to Cozumel -Arrival Private Transfer: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $253
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $253
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $229
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $229
- Departure Private Transfer: Guayaquil City to Guayaquil Airport: $48
- Private Transfer Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil by Car or Van: $48
- Shared transfer from Hotel to Airport in Guayaquil: $43
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $38
- Guayaquil Departure Transfer: $34
- Luxury VIP car transfers to hotels in Guayaquil and Ecuador: $30
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Cozumel or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Cozumel 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 dayCozumel $40Guayaquil $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cozumel
For Cozumel, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Mayan Cooking Class in Cozumel: $61
- Private Mexican Trompitos Cooking Class in Cozumel: $80
- Cozumel Small-Group Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $85
- Kuza Beach & Flavors Experience-Mexican cooking Class & Beach Day: $89
- Under the Stars Twilight Snorkel and Seaside Dinner at Money Bar: $90
- Cozumel Food Tour: $90
- Romantic Gourmet Dinner Experience at Pirate Ship in Cozumel: $120
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Wagyu Cooking Class in Guayaquil: $135
- Cooking Class, Wine & Chocolate Experience: $174
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cozumel $42Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Cozumel
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cozumel.
- 10 Experiences Original: $234
- 2 Hours ATV Jungle, Caverns and Mayan Ruins Tour: $80
- 4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán: $78
- 4 Hour Snorkeling Tour in Cozumel: $65
- 4-Hour Private Tour in Cozumel with Pickup: $95
- ATV Adventure of Jade Cave El Cedral with Tequila Tasting: $90
- ATV Adventure to Mayan Jade Cavern plus Snorkeling and Lunch: $79
- ATV Jungle Adventure to Hidden Mayan Ruins and Caves: $89
- ATV Seashore + Cenote Combo: Mezcalitos & Mayan Cenote Experience: $80
- ATV Tour and Cenote Experience in Cozumel: $95
- Adrenaline on Wheels Double ATV Tour in El Cedral: All Inclusive: $85
- Adventure Tour Village ATVs Beach with Snorkeling and Villa Maya: $110
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Astonishing Mangroves & Dry forest /Chocolate experience trip: $280
- Choco-Culture City Tour & Cacao Museum: $110
- Churute Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour Guayaquil: $245
- Cocoa and Tropical Fruits Farm with Fine Chocolate Experience: $144
- Cultural Tour of the Museums of Guayaquil: $35
- Excursion Day Zhagal Thermal Baths Tour from Guayaquil: $175
- From Cloud Forest/Waterfalls Private Tour & Lunch: $189
- Full Day Churute Howler Monkeys and Chocolate Tour: $276
- Full Day Dolphins Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour from Guayaquil: $231
- Full Day Private Churute Mangroves Reserve and Cocoa Farm Tour: $255
- Full Day Tour Mangroves Dolphins and Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $225
- Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCozumel $11Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Cozumel
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cozumel:
- Downtown Cozumel & Brewery: $79
- Downtown Cozumel and Brewery Experience: $89
- Rum and Gin at Cozumel First Distillery: $99
- Cozumel Mixology Experience at Distillery: $109
- Cozumel 5-Hour Private Bar Crawl Tour: $110
- Cozumel Rum Tasting & Distillery Experience: $119
Sample the Local Flavors in Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting and 3-Course Pairing Menu in Guayaquil.: $86
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting: $428
When comparing the travel costs between Cozumel and Guayaquil, we can see that Cozumel is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Cozumel is in North America and Guayaquil is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cozumel Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cozumel or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Cozumel. When comparing the sizes of Cozumel and Guayaquil, 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.