Oaxaca Trip Budget — August 2026

Flights

Round-trip per person · Update once booked

Route / Notes	Status	Per Person	× 4 People
PDX → Oaxaca (OAX) Portland → Mexico City (MEX) → Oaxaca (OAX). Most connections are on Aeromexico or Alaska/Aeromexico codeshare. Aug is peak season — book early.	Estimate	~$550–$800	~$2,200–$3,200
Return: Huatulco (HUX) → PDX Flying out of HUX saves the overland shuttle back to Oaxaca City. HUX has limited service — check Aeromexico via MEX. Alternatively: shuttle back to OAX and fly home from there.	Estimate	included above	—
Flights Subtotal		~$550–$800	~$2,200–$3,200

Within Mexico

Leg	Status	Option	Group Total
Oaxaca City airport → Sauvé Casa Boutique Aug 3 arrival. Taxi or app-based ride (~20 min from OAX).	Estimate	Taxi / Uber	~$15–$25
Oaxaca City → Huatulco Aug 6. ~5–6 hour drive. Private shuttle recommended for 4 adults with luggage.	Estimate	Private shuttle van	~$150–$200
In-town transportation (Huatulco) Aug 6–12. Taxis, boats between bays, day-trip transport.	Estimate	Taxi / boat	~$100–$200
Huatulco (HUX) → airport Aug 12 departure. Hotel taxi or arranged transfer.	Estimate	Hotel transfer	~$20–$40
Transportation Subtotal			~$285–$465

9 nights total · 3 rooms

Property	Status	Rate / Room / Night	3 Rooms × Nights
Sauvé Casa Boutique — Oaxaca City Aug 3–6 · 3 nights · 3 rooms · 4 adults · Confirmation #6044764522 · MXN 28,799.97 total	✓ Booked	~$183/room/night	~$1,650 USD
Huatulco Property — TBD Aug 6–12 · 6 nights · See accommodations deck for 5 options.	Pending	~$175–$300	~$3,150–$5,400
Accommodation Subtotal (Sauvé confirmed + Huatulco TBD)			~$4,800–$7,050

Per person estimates · Oaxaca is affordable

Category	Per Person / Day	Days	× 4 People
Oaxaca City dining (Aug 3–6) Mix of market meals, mezcalerías, and mid-range restaurants. Oaxacan food is exceptional and affordable.	~$50–$80	3	~$600–$960
Huatulco dining (Aug 6–12) Beach town dining — slightly pricier than Oaxaca City but still very reasonable. Some properties include breakfast.	~$60–$90	6	~$1,440–$2,160
Snacks, coffee, market food, drinks Mezcal tastings, coffee, agua frescas, street food, etc.	~$15–$25	9	~$540–$900
Food & Dining Subtotal			~$2,580–$4,020

Group estimates · Many are optional add-ons

Activity	Where	Per Person	Group of 4
Monte Albán ruins + guide Half-day. One of the great pre-Columbian sites. Bus or colectivo from Oaxaca City.	Oaxaca City	~$20–$40	~$80–$160
Mezcal distillery tour Day trip to the valleys. Transportation + tastings. Essential Oaxacan experience.	Oaxaca City	~$40–$80	~$160–$320
Oaxacan cooking class Market visit + hands-on cooking. Available at Casa Ceiba or independent operators.	Either	~$60–$100	~$240–$400
Bay hopping boat tour Half-day trip to the secluded bays (Cacaluta, Chachacual). Snorkeling optional.	Huatulco	~$40–$70	~$160–$280
Massage (beachside or spa) Available at most properties. 60-minute session.	Huatulco	~$50–$80	~$200–$320
Temazcal ceremony Traditional sweat lodge. Available on-site at Nirú. 2-hour experience.	Huatulco	~$40–$60	~$160–$240
Tips, incidentals, souvenirs Daily tipping for hotel staff, guides, drivers. Artisan markets.	Both	~$30–$50/day	~$1,080–$1,800
Activities Subtotal (if all done)			~$2,080–$3,520

Budget Range — Low

$10,100

~$2,525 / person

Midpoint Estimate$13,500
~$3,375 / person

Budget Range — High

$16,200

~$4,050 / person

Flights are the biggest unknown — update this page once you have real quotes from your departure city
Accommodation cost swings $2,250 depending on which property the group picks ($175 Casa Mauna vs $300 Casa Ceiba)
Sauvé Casa Boutique (Oaxaca City, Aug 3–6) is confirmed — that cost is not included above
If a property includes breakfast, subtract ~$25–$40/person/day from food estimate
Budget split: Sandra & Audie are comfortable at the high end; Toby & Mateo targeting $1,500–$2,500 range
Activities are à la carte — the group doesn't need to do all of them