Budget Travel Guide to Cancun

Why Cancun is great for budget travel

Cancun combines turquoise waters, Mayan ruins and a vibrant nightlife. With some planning, you can enjoy it without spending a fortune.

Cheap flights to Cancun

• Book in advance: 2 to 3 months ahead usually has the best prices.
• Fly in low season: May, September and October offer lower fares.
• Use price alerts: set them up on SkyWay and we'll notify you when they drop.

Budget accommodation

1. Downtown hostels: from $15 USD/night in the city center.
2. Airbnb: shared apartments from $25 USD/night.
3. All-inclusive hotels: if you travel in a group, they're cheaper per person.

Eating on a budget

• Local kitchens offer tacos from $1 USD.
• Mercado 28 has authentic street food at good prices.
• Avoid restaurants in the hotel zone: they're 3x more expensive.

Free or cheap activities

• Playa Delfines: free access and spectacular views.
• El Rey ruins: $5 USD entry.
• Parque de las Palapas: free local music and food.

SkyWay tip: Use the price calendar to find the cheapest day to fly.

With a budget of $50 USD per day you can eat, sleep and get around comfortably.