A Travel Price Comparison for Mexico Merida vs. Cozumel for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Merida Prices
  Mexico Prices
  Cozumel Prices
  Mexico Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Merida $62
  Cozumel $83

The average daily cost (per person) in Merida is $62, while the average daily cost in Cozumel is $83. 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 Cozumel in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Merida $31
  Cozumel $50
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Merida $62
  Cozumel $100

Compare Hotels in Merida and Cozumel

Looking for a hotel in Merida or Cozumel? 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
  Cozumel $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merida

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

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cozumel

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

• Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Cozumel International Airport 5 - 8: $147
• Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Cozumel International Airport (1 - 6): $60
• Private Arrival Transfer: Cozumel International Airport to Hotels (1 - 6): $60

Is it cheaper to fly into Merida or Cozumel?

Prices for flights to both Cozumel 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 $21
  Cozumel $17

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

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Merida $11
  Cozumel $31

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
  $0.11
• Uxmal Entrance (for 2)
  $18
• Mayan Village Entrance (for 2)
  $5.33

Tours and Activities in Merida

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

• 2-Day Tour Chichen Itza: Overnight Stay at Mayaland Resort from Merida: $189
• 2-Day Uxmal Tour from Merida with Overnight at Hacienda Uxmal: $169
• 4 Day Best of Merida Tour in a 3 Star Hotel: $534
• 4 Days of Ecotourism in Yucatán in a 3 Star Hotel: $748
• 4 Days of Minitour in Yucatán in a 3 Star Hotel: $2,331
• 5 Day Mayan Wonders of the Yucatan Tour in a 3 Star Hotel: $736
• 5 Day Unforgettable Yucatan Tour in a 3 Star Hotel: $622
• 6 Days Unforgettable Yucatan Tour: Merida to Cancun in a 3 Star Hotel: $740
• 7 Days Discovering Yucatán Tour: Mérida, Izamal and Cancún in a 3 Star Hotel: $3,084
• Adventure in the Mayab: Bike, Swim, Stroll in Cenotillo & Izamal: $121
• Amazing Cenotes of Santa Bárbara Adventure Tour: $86
• Between Mangroves and Crocodiles: Day & Night Coast Experiences: $252

Tours and Activities in Cozumel

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cozumel.

• Amazing Cozumel Race: Scavenger Hunt/Sightseeing Tour: $79
• Amazing Private Jeep Adventure in Cozumel: $82
• Cozumel Adventure: $124
• Cozumel Adventure: $124
• Cozumel Dune Buggy Off-Road Adventure to Punta Sur: $85
• Cozumel Island Tour by Open-Top Safari Bus Including Tequila Tasting: $49
• Cozumel Island: Half-Day Private Jeep Tour and Eco Park: $238
• Cozumel Motorcycle Tour Aboard a Harley-Davidson or KTM 1290: $256
• Cozumel Shore Excursion: ATV, Ziplines and Cenote Tour Extreme Adventure Park: $75
• Cozumel Xtrem Adventure Zipline in Chankanaab: $70
• Cozumel...Your Tourist Guide: $67
• ATV Adventure to Jade Cavern: $65

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Merida $11
  Cozumel $8.07

Sample the Local Flavors in Cozumel

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cozumel:

• Seaside Chocolate Workshop and Wine Tasting: $35