How much does it cost to travel to Quito? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Quito, in USD.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | 7 days (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $45 | $315 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $105 | $735 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $220 | $1,540 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for Ecuador rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of Ecuador (0.425220703426529, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.15, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 1 USD to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Quito
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Hostel dorm bed
Typical budget lodging estimate for one night in a shared room.
$15
Mid-range hotel room
Estimate for a private room in a standard mid-range hotel.
$60
Cheap local meal
Estimate for a set lunch or simple plate at a casual local eatery.
$5
Mid-range restaurant meal
Estimate for a sit-down dinner with a drink at a standard restaurant.
$15
Local bus or taxi ride
Estimate for a short trip within the city on public transport.
$1
Cup of coffee
Estimate for a coffee at a casual cafe.
$3
Museum or attraction entry
Estimate for admission to a typical city museum or sight.
$8
Prepaid SIM card
Estimate for a basic prepaid SIM with a modest data allowance.
$10
Where the money goes
The three daily tiers reflect different ways of spending a day in Quito. At $45 a day, the budget tier covers hostel-style lodging, cheap local meals, and public transport, while the $105 mid-range tier allows for a private hotel room, restaurant meals, and the occasional paid attraction. The $220 luxury tier adds more comfortable lodging and dining choices; over a week these tiers total $315, $735, and $1,540 for one person.
The cheapest and quietest months to visit are January, February, and March, when travelers can expect lower demand even though the daily cost tiers above hold across the year. All figures in this section are estimates meant to give a general sense of typical spending rather than fixed prices.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Jan, Feb and Mar.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.