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

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Should you visit Isla Mujeres or Acapulco de Juarez?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Isla Mujeres and Acapulco de Juarez. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Isla Mujeres or Acapulco de Juarez?

Isla Mujeres

About eight miles from the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Mujeres is an island in the Mexican Caribbean Sea. The town, of the same name, has a population of about 13,000. Tourism has grown in the area since the 1970s and today it is a significant part of the island's economy. As such, there are plenty of amenities that cater specifically to visitors. The island's proximity to Cuba make it a common transit point for Cubans in route to the United States.

Acapulco de Juarez

Located on the southwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico is the beautiful beach city of Acapulco de Juarez. Acapulco is one of the original travel and resort destinations in Mexico, and it's still considered a popular spring break destination for Americans. Known as simply "Acapulco" to many travelers, this region is a popular spot for cruise lines to stop and timeshares to grow. Thanks to those cruise lines and timeshares, tourist activities like water parks and jet skis have experienced considerable growth.

Which city is cheaper, Acapulco de Juarez or Isla Mujeres?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Isla Mujeres is $103, while the average daily cost in Acapulco de Juarez is $56. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Isla Mujeres and Acapulco de Juarez in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Isla Mujeres $54
    Acapulco de Juarez $27
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Isla Mujeres $108
    Acapulco de Juarez $54
Compare Hotels in Isla Mujeres and Acapulco de Juarez

Looking for a hotel in Isla Mujeres or Acapulco de Juarez? 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.

Hotels in Isla Mujeres


Hotels in Acapulco de Juarez


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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: Isla Mujeres Hotel Prices and Acapulco de Juarez Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Isla Mujeres $24
    Acapulco de Juarez $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Isla Mujeres

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Isla Mujeres:

  • Contoy and Mujeres Islands Tour with Transfer Options: $136
  • Private Catamaran To Isla Mujeres And Transfer: $1,520

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Acapulco de Juarez

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Acapulco de Juarez:

  • Acapulco Airport Transfer: $8.00
  • Transfer in Private Car from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Bahía de Acapulco: $22
  • Private Airport Transfer: Acapulco Int. Airport (ACA) to Acapulco de Juarez: $24
  • Transfer in private minivan from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Bahía de Acapulco: $25
  • Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
  • Round trip transfer Private Car from-to Acapulco Airport-ACA-Bahía de Acapulco: $43
  • Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $80

Is it cheaper to fly into Isla Mujeres or Acapulco de Juarez?

Prices for flights to both Acapulco de Juarez and Isla Mujeres 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
    Isla Mujeres $32
    Acapulco de Juarez $20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Isla Mujeres

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

  • Private Deluxe Lobster Dinner In A Catamaran: $1,600

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.

  • Cliff Divers Show With Dinner Or Two Drinks At Acapulco: $61

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Isla Mujeres $14
    Acapulco de Juarez $13

Tours and Activities in Isla Mujeres

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Isla Mujeres are as follows:

  • Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour with Lunch Included: $45
  • Street Art of Isla Mujeres Tour: $60
  • Isla Mujeres Snorkeling Tour: $63
  • Isla Mujeres walking tour for Beach & Sun lovers!: $75
  • Luxury Catamaran tour to isla mujeres with transportation from Tulum: $108
  • From Cancun: Swim with Whale Sharks Tour: $125
  • 2020 SPECIAL!! 2 Tank Adventures Drift and Wreck dives: $125
  • Scuba Diving Adventure without Certification! Try it today!: $165
  • Private and Shared Whale Shark Tour from Tulum: $180
  • Riviera Maya: Isla Mujeres Tour with Seafood Lunch: $220
  • Cancún: Isla Mujeres Snorkeling, Golf Cart Tour & Beach Club: $360
  • The Best of Isla Mujeres Walking Tour: $409

Tours and Activities in Acapulco de Juarez

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

  • Acapulco Acarey Yatch Cruise: $37
  • Acapulco Sightseeing &Best Taco Lunch+Baby Turtle Release(MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS): $42
  • Acapulco City Tour: $43
  • Acapulco Historical & Cultural Tour: $55
  • LUCHA LIBRE WRESTLING TOUR + Buffete of Brazilian Steakhouse= BEST NIGHT EVER!: $92
  • Acapulco Eco-Tour: $93
  • Coyuca Town Tour and Baby Turtle Release: $98
  • Taxco Tour From Acapulco: $163

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Isla Mujeres $18
    Acapulco de Juarez $7.55

Sample the Local Flavors in Isla Mujeres

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

  • Isla Mujeres Golf Cart Bar Crawl: $121

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Isla Mujeres and Acapulco de Juarez, we can see that Isla Mujeres is more expensive. And not only is Acapulco de Juarez much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Acapulco de Juarez would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Acapulco de Juarez 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 Isla Mujeres would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Isla Mujeres than you might in Acapulco de Juarez.

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