Cancun trip from Tampa (TPA): what 6 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 6-night Cancun trip from Tampa (TPA) runs about $2,022 to $3,052 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | JetBlue via Orlando | Hotel Zone beachfront hotel · 4★ | $620 | $1,260 | $912 | $260 | $3,052 |
| Best value | Spirit via Orlando (budget fare) | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $520 | $330 | $912 | $260 | $2,022 |
| Least cash | JetBlue via Orlando | Downtown boutique hotel · 3★ | $620 | $570 | $912 | $260 | $2,362 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Isla Mujeres ferry and beach$50 for 2
Day 2
- Ruta de los Cenotes swim$80 for 2
Day 3
- El Rey ruins$10 for 2
- Playa Delfinesfree
Day 4
- Underwater sculpture museum snorkel$110 for 2
Day 5
- Punta Nizuc sunsetfree
Day 6
- Mayan Museum of Cancun$10 for 2
Flights from Tampa (TPA)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Orlando | 1 stop | 4h 18m | $520 |
| JetBlue via Orlando | 1 stop | 4h 18m | $620 |
| Southwest via Orlando | 1 stop | 4h 18m | $660 |
| American via Miami | 1 stop | 4h 23m | $680 |
Food: about $76 a person a day
Breakfast$12
Lunch$18
Dinner$38
Snacks and coffee$8
Restaurants worth the trip
- Taqueria Los TarascosOrder: Tacos al pastor · about $8 a person
- El Fish FritangaOrder: Fish tacos and ceviche · about $25 a person
- Lorenzillo's lobsterOrder: Lobster, picked from the tank · about $60 a person
- Mercado 23 cochinita pibilOrder: Cochinita pibil tacos · about $8 a person
- La HabichuelaOrder: Cocobichuela: lobster and shrimp curry in a coconut · about $40 a person
- Marbella fish marketOrder: Grilled catch of the day and ceviche · about $25 a person
- Harry's steak and raw barOrder: Dry-aged steak · about $75 a person
Questions
How much is a 6-night trip to Cancun from Tampa (TPA)?
About $2,022 to $3,052 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 6 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Tampa (TPA) to Cancun?
Spirit via Orlando at about $520 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Cancun?
About $76 a person a day at mid-range places, or $912 for 2 over 6 days.
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