Ecuador Vacation Budget
In general terms, Ecuador is one of the cheapest countries in Latin America.
Here you’ll find good quality food, lodging and transport at low costs compared with other countries of the region.
Daily Budget
You can survive in Ecuador with:
Low-budget: from US$15
Mid-budget: from US$30 to US$60
High-budget: from US$100 and upwards
Food Budget
You can get a good meal in a good restaurant for an average price between US$5 to US$7. Still you can find good quality meals for lower prices but then you may sacrifice comfort. Nevertheless you may find some places where you can get a complete meal between US$3 to US$5. Of course, there is the luxury stile, fancy restaurants may charge US$15 and upwards for a meal.
Lodging Budget
There is a great variety of hotels and hostels in the Country which means that there is a great variety of prices too. You can find surprisingly clean and comfortable places for a range of prices between the US$5 and US$15, however, price may be a good warranty at the moment of choosing a place with all the necessary services. Most of the good hotels are between US$15 to US$70. This places have better facilities and comfort is assured. You will find also top-end hotels from US$70 and upwards.
Transportation Budget
Maybe transport is the cheapest service in Ecuador. A bus ride will cost US$0.20 and a taxi ride will cost between US$1 to US$5. If you want more information about transport make a click in our transport link.
Ecuador Taxes
Good quality restaurants and hotels will add a 12% tax to your bill, and another 10% for service charge.
Tips
Tourist guides, porters, waiters and other people related to the tourist industry will expect a tip from you, but taxi drivers wont.
Source: Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador




