How much does a trip to Ecuador cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- Bed$420 39%
- Food$420 39%
- Transport$98 9%
- Sights$140 13%
What a day costs in Ecuador
Per person, in USD
A mid-range day in Ecuador costs about $77 per person: $30 for a bed, $30 for food, $7 for local transport and $10 for sights. On a budget the same day is about $23; in comfort, about $240.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightQuito lodging; half a double room · Source | $12 | $30 | $65 |
| Food a dayQuito meals; three meals per day · Source | $10 | $30 | $70 |
| Transport a dayQuito buses, short taxi, or taxis · Source | $1 | $7 | $25 |
| Sights a dayQuito sights and guided activities · Source | Free | $10 | $80 |
| A day in total | $23 | $77 | $240 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Lucas Moreira against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Ecuador trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to $1,078.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $69 | $231 | $720 |
| 7 days | $161 | $539 | $1,680 |
| 14 days | $322 | $1,078 | $3,360 |
| 30 days | $690 | $2,310 | $7,200 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Ecuador cost per day?
For one person, about $23 on a budget, $77 mid-range or $240 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Ecuador?
For one person, about $161 on a budget, $539 mid-range or $1,680 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Ecuador?
About $644 on a budget, $2,156 mid-range or $6,720 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Ecuador expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Ecuador costs about $77. Of the 112 destinations we price, 16 are cheaper and 95 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Ecuador?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: $30 of the $77 a day, about 39%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.