A Travel Price Comparison for Mexico Merida vs. Cabo San Lucas for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Merida Prices
  Cabo San Lucas Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Merida $60
  Cabo San Lucas $97

The average daily cost (per person) in Merida is $60, while the average daily cost in Cabo San Lucas is $97. 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 Merida and Cabo San Lucas in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Merida $31
  Cabo San Lucas $44
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Merida $62
  Cabo San Lucas $88

Compare Hotels in Merida and Cabo San Lucas

Looking for a hotel in Merida or Cabo San Lucas? 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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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Merida $13
  Cabo San Lucas $18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merida

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

• BEST PRICE Merida City one-way transfer Hotel Airport.: $50
• BEST PRICE Merida City round-trip transfer. Hotel Airport.: $100
• Merida hotels to Mérida International Airport (MID) - Private Departure Transfer: $36
• Mexico Private Transfer from Merida airport to central Merida: $46
• Mexico Private Transfer from Merida hotels to Merida airport: $46
• Mérida International Airport (MID) to Merida hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
• Mérida International Airport (MID) to Merida hotels - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $72
• Private Arrival Transfer: Merida Airport to Hotels: $38
• Private Departure Transfer: Hotels to Merida Airport: $38
• Shared Arrival Transfer: Merida Airport to Hotels: $12
• Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Merida Airport: $12
• Transfer: MERIDA - CHIQUILA (HOLBOX ISLAND) or CHIQUILA (HOLBOX ISLAND) - MERIDA: $235

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cabo San Lucas

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cabo San Lucas:

• Wild Canyon Adventures Park Pass with transfers included: $199
• Transfer in private minivan from Cabo San Lucas to San José del Cabo(SJD): $113
• Transfer in Private Car from Cabo San Lucas to Los Cabos Airport (SJD): $201
• Round trip transfer from Cabo to La Paz up to 5 passengers: $400
• Round trip transfer from Cabo to La Paz up to 10 passengers: $457
• Round trip transfer from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz up to 15 passengers: $514
• Private transfer: Cabo San Lucas to Cabo San Lucas Airport (SJD): $622
• Private Tesla Transfer from Los Cabos Airport to Cabo San Lucas Area: $261
• Private Round Trip Transfer - Los Cabos Int. Airport and Local Area: $180
• Los Cabos: Private Transfer to/from Los Cabos Airport (SJD): $74
• Los Cabos Airport (SJD): Private Deluxe Minivan Transfer: $133
• Departure Private Transfer Service One way from Hotel to Los Cabos airport: $66

Is it cheaper to fly into Merida or Cabo San Lucas?

Prices for flights to both Cabo San Lucas 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.

Food

• Food Meals for one day
  Merida $20
  Cabo San Lucas $37

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merida

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

• Traveling Spoon Yucatecan Sopa de Lima Private Online Cooking Class: $27
• Merida Market Tour and Cooking Class: $69
• Private Yucatecan Cooking Lesson in a Local Merida Home: $70
• Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit: $77
• Private Market Tour and Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Merida with Transfers: $95
• Merida Cooking, Pottery, Classes Tour~Also An Accessible Tour: $99
• Wonders of the Mayab: Chichen Itza, Yokdzonot Cenote & Cooking Class: $176

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cabo San Lucas

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cabo San Lucas.

• Cabo San Lucas Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $50
• Eat Like A Local Cabo Food Tour: $59
• Parrillada dinner with a Private Chef in your villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose: $59
• Catch of the day dinner in your private villa/condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $62
• Cabo San Lucas "Catch of the Day" Seafood Tour: $62
• Sunset Mexican Dinner Cruise. Fajitas dinner & live music: $68
• Jumbo Shrimp Dinner in Your Private Villa or Condo in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo: $78
• Lobster Tail Dinner with a Private Chef in Your Villa in Cabo or San Jose: $80
• Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar from Cabo San Lucas: $89
• Los Cabos Sunset Dinner Cruise: $89
• Whale-Watching Dinner Cruise in Los Cabos: $89
• Sunset Dinner Cruise in Cabo San Lucas: $89

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Merida $11
  Cabo San Lucas $29

Typical Entertainment prices in Merida

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

• Train at the Zoo
  $0.10
• Uxmal Entrance (for 2)
  $17
• Mayan Village Entrance (for 2)
  $5.17

Tours and Activities in Merida

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

• Turibus Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of Merida: $6.00
• Chichen Itza, The greatness of the Mayas: Creation legends Tour: $6.99
• TuriCervecero Merida - Tasting Tour and Craft Beer Experience: $21
• Guided Walking Tour in Merida: $25
• Mérida Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $31
• Panoramic Sightseeing Merida City Tour: $36
• Merida Sightseeing Tour: $37
• Merida Cantinas Walking Tour with Beer and Snacks: $49
• Merida Street Food Walking Tour: $51
• Tour Cenotes Santa Bárbara: $62
• Local market Tour - Culinary Experience: $62
• Small Group Cenotes Adventure and Family Lunch Tour: $64

Tours and Activities in Cabo San Lucas

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

• "Aquarium of the World" Glass-bottom boat tour at the Arch of Los Cabos: $70
• 2 Hour ATV Adventure in Los Cabos: $90
• 2 Tank tour Corridor sites, certified divers with MANTA: $125
• 2-Day Magdalena Bay Gray Whale Van Tour: $695
• 2-Tank Dive Tour in Cabo San Lucas for Certified Divers with MANTA: $105
• 2-hour Off Road Side by Side ATV Tour in Los Cabos: $208
• 2.15 Hour Sunset Tour on Catamaran in Cabo San Lucas: $80
• 2.15 Hrs Desert Combo Tour: $100
• 3 Hours Private Sunset Tour around The Sea of Cortes in Cabo: $2,282
• 3Hr Private Yacht Cruise in Cabo As if you were aboard your own Private Yacht.Al: $686
• 4Hr Private Yacht Cruise in Cabo As if you were aboard your own Private Yacht.Al: $800
• 5-Day Marlyn Migration Private Tour: $6,700

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Merida $11
  Cabo San Lucas $20