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Ecuador
How Much Does Quito Cost?
A complete daily budget breakdown for Quito, Ecuador — from backpacker to luxury traveler.
Quick Budget Summary
Budget
$30
/day
$210 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$75
/day
$525 for 7 days
Luxury
$220
/day
$1,540 for 7 days
Current Hotel Prices
Daily Cost Breakdown
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Luxury
Accommodation
$11
Hostels, guesthouses
$30
3-star hotels, Airbnb
$99
5-star hotels, boutiques
Food
$9
Street food, markets
$19
Casual restaurants
$44
Fine dining
Transport
$5
Public transit, walking
$11
Metro + occasional taxi
$33
Private transfers
Activities
$6
Free museums, parks
$15
Paid attractions, tours
$44
Private guides, VIP access
Total / Day
$30
$75
$220
Money-Saving Tips for Quito
- Acclimate for a day before any activity — the altitude hits harder than people expect
- Stay in La Mariscal or La Floresta for safety and walkability; avoid the Old Town after dark
- Mitad del Mundo equator monument is a tourist trap; the actual GPS equator is at Museo Intiñan next door
- TelefériQo cable car up Pichincha gives the best city + volcano view at 4,100m
- Visit during shoulder season (June to September (dry season)) for the best balance of weather and prices
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