Should you visit Merida or Acapulco de Juarez?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merida or Acapulco de Juarez, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Merida
Merida is the largest city on the Yucatan Peninsula, which separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea. It is also the capital of the state of Yucatan as a whole. There is a population of 750,000 and is very rich in diversity and culture.
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 Merida?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Merida is $59, while the average daily cost in Acapulco de Juarez is $54. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Merida and Acapulco de Juarez in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Merida can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $30, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $60.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $26. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Acapulco de Juarez the cost is $52 on average.
Food
Food in Merida costs travelers about $20 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
In Acapulco de Juarez travelers spend around $19 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Merida $20
Acapulco de Juarez $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merida
For Merida, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Traveling Spoon Yucatecan Sopa de Lima Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Merida Market Tour and Cooking Class:
$69
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Private Yucatecan Cooking Lesson in a Local Merida Home:
$70
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Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit:
$77
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Private Market Tour and Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Merida with Transfers:
$95
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Merida Cooking, Pottery, Classes Tour~Also An Accessible Tour:
$99
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Wonders of the Mayab: Chichen Itza, Yokdzonot Cenote & Cooking Class:
$176
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.
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Cliff Divers Show With Dinner Or Two Drinks At Acapulco:
$61
Local Transportation
Merida's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $12 per person, per day on transportation in Merida.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $11 per day to get around in Acapulco de Juarez.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merida
Also for Merida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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BEST PRICE Merida City one-way transfer Hotel Airport.:
$50
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BEST PRICE Merida City round-trip transfer. Hotel Airport.:
$100
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Merida hotels to Mérida International Airport (MID) - Private Departure Transfer:
$36
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Mexico Private Transfer from Merida airport to central Merida:
$46
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Mexico Private Transfer from Merida hotels to Merida airport:
$46
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Mérida International Airport (MID) to Merida hotels - Arrival Private Transfer:
$36
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Mérida International Airport (MID) to Merida hotels - Roundtrip Private Transfer:
$72
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Private Arrival Transfer: Merida Airport to Hotels:
$38
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotels to Merida Airport:
$38
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Shared Arrival Transfer: Merida Airport to Hotels:
$12
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Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Merida Airport:
$12
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Transfer: MERIDA - CHIQUILA (HOLBOX ISLAND) or CHIQUILA (HOLBOX ISLAND) - MERIDA:
$235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Acapulco de Juarez
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Acapulco de Juarez:
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Transfer in private minivan from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Bahía de Acapulco:
$25
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Transfer in Private Car from Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Bahía de Acapulco:
$22
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Round trip transfer Private Car from-to Acapulco Airport-ACA-Bahía de Acapulco:
$43
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Private Airport Transfer: Acapulco Int. Airport (ACA) to Acapulco de Juarez:
$24
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Acapulco Airport Transfer:
$8.00
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Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Roundtrip Private Transfer:
$80
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Acapulco Airport (ACA) to Acapulco hotels - Arrival Private Transfer:
$40
Is it cheaper to fly into Merida or Acapulco de Juarez?
Prices for flights to both Acapulco de Juarez and Merida 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Merida can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $11 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $12 per person, per day in Acapulco de Juarez. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Typical Entertainment prices in Merida
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Merida's activities, tours, and tickets:
Tours and Activities in Merida
For Merida, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Turibus Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of Merida:
$6.00
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Chichen Itza, The greatness of the Mayas: Creation legends Tour:
$6.99
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TuriCervecero Merida - Tasting Tour and Craft Beer Experience:
$21
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Guided Walking Tour in Merida:
$25
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Mérida Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$31
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Panoramic Sightseeing Merida City Tour:
$36
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Merida Sightseeing Tour:
$37
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Merida Cantinas Walking Tour with Beer and Snacks:
$49
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Merida Street Food Walking Tour:
$51
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Tour Cenotes Santa Bárbara:
$62
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Local market Tour - Culinary Experience:
$62
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Small Group Cenotes Adventure and Family Lunch Tour:
$64
Tours and Activities in Acapulco de Juarez
Here are a few actual costs in Acapulco de Juarez for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Acapulco Acarey Yatch Cruise:
$37
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Acapulco City Tour:
$43
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Acapulco Eco-Tour:
$93
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Acapulco Historical & Cultural Tour:
$55
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Acapulco Sightseeing &Best Taco Lunch+Baby Turtle Release(MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS):
$42
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Coyuca Town Tour and Baby Turtle Release:
$98
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LUCHA LIBRE WRESTLING TOUR + Buffete of Brazilian Steakhouse= BEST NIGHT EVER!:
$92
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Taxco Tour From Acapulco:
$163
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Merida spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Acapulco de Juarez may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.27 per day on alcoholic beverages.
When comparing the travel costs between Merida and Acapulco de Juarez, we can see that Merida 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. Since both cities are in North America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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