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It’s no secret that Los Cabos is a luxury destination known for its super-luxurious hotels, which come with a luxury price tag.
As expensive as Los Cabos can be, though, vacationing in the destination isn’t necessarily out of reach for the average tourist.
Even though the average rate for Los Cabos hotels is $500 per night, there are some ways you can save.
Read on to get a better idea of what hotels cost and to find out how you can make a Los Cabos vacation a little bit more budget-friendly.
The Average Hotel Rate In Los Cabos – What It Means
As mentioned above, the average nightly hotel rate in Los Cabos is around $500.
This means there are hotels priced both above and below that average rate.
You can even still get highly-rated hotels for much less than $500 per night, including the following, for weekend dates in September:
- Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas – All-Inclusive – $311/Night
- Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa – $162/Night
- Hotel Tesoro Los Cabos – $100/Night
Choose An All-Inclusive Resort For Your Stay
One of the best ways to save money and budget for your Los Cabos vacation is by booking your stay at an all-inclusive resort.
The rates will likely be higher than booking at a traditional resort of equal quality.
The difference is that once your stay is booked and paid for, you don’t have to worry about forking over big bucks every time you eat or have a drink.
Compare Prices
Whenever you’re planning a vacation, whether you’re booking flights or your hotel stay, it’s important to compare prices.
There are several ways to book each of these things, including through a travel agent, through websites like Booking.com, and directly with the hotel or airline.
The price difference between them can greatly vary.
Book Strategically
There is often disagreement between experts about when is the best time to book a hotel reservation, and it really depends on different factors.
If you’re planning a Los Cabos vacation during the middle of spring break, you probably don’t want to chance booking at the last minute because you might not end up with a room at all.
If you’re traveling to the destination during a slower season, though, you might be able to benefit by waiting until the last minute and end up getting a deal.
These are things to consider when you’re planning your vacation.
Travel On Weekdays
The days of the week you travel determine how much you pay for both hotel rooms and flights.
You’ll almost always spend less money if you travel to and from, and stay in, your destination on weekdays.
As an example, Hotel Tesoro, mentioned above, goes down to $88 a night when booked on a Monday and Tuesday, compared to a Friday and Saturday at $100 a night.
It may not seem like much, but the savings vary from one hotel to the next and can be significant, and every little bit helps on an expensive vacation.
Visit During The Slower Seasons
The time of year you visit Los Cabos makes a difference too.
You’re likely to find better hotel deals if you visit it during either the shoulder season or the low season rather than the busy winter and spring break seasons.
Shoulder season is from April to June, and the low season starts in July and lasts until about October.
Take Advantage Of Free And Low-Cost Activities
Last but not least, one of the best ways to save money on vacation is to take advantage of free or low-cost activities.
There are always beaches to visit in Los Cabos, which are completely free to visit, and being a nature-focused destination, there are always activities to do outdoors that cost little to nothing.
Additionally, this is where an all-inclusive makes sense because you’ll have plenty to do without even leaving the resort property.
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