Quito Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

Quito is known for its high altitude and spring-like weather all year round, and both of these things combine to make the place a bit exotic, especially compared to other large cities in South America. It’s also a hub and starting point for those planning a visit to the Galapagos Islands.

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Travel Costs to Quito

Population 1,400,000
Area 1,900,000
Timezone UTC-5
Currency US dollar
Airports Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$28.29
1 USD = 1 USD
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Quito

Quito Hotel Seasons

Quito Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar12.00 - 20.00
starstarstarstarstar36.00 - 51.00
starstarstarstarstar28.00 - 87.00
starstarstarstarstar46.00 - 112.00
starstarstarstarstar159.00 - 284.00

Quito Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed6.00 - 12.00

Quito Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Museo del Banco CentralThe city's main museum mixes both history and art from the region. You can hire a guide for an extra fee.
adults
2.00
Teleferico cable carSince 2005 this cable car has been offering stunning views of the area.
foreigners
locals
8.00
4.00

Quito Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastIf your hotel doesn't include breakfast you'll be able to find local places serving great budget options.2.00 - 4.00
Budget lunchFollowing the locals will lead to filling combo plates like chicken and rice for very little money.3.00 - 5.00
Budget dinnerProper restaurants in Quito have a great price range, and those on a budget should skip the touristy places.4.00 - 9.00
Beer (.33l bottle)Pilsener is the name of the local lager and it's cheap most places in Quito.1.00 - 2.00

Quito Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from new airport to city center22.00 - 46.00
Airport Express Bus from airport to city8.00
Public bus from airport to city2.00
3km taxi ride in Quito1.00 - 4.00
Bus ride in Quito0.00 - 0.00
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When to visit Quito

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January66504.5
February66505.1
March66506.0
April66516.9
May66514.9
June67491.9
July67490.8
August67491.0
September68493.1
October67495.3
November67494.3
December66504.1

Quito Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:18am6:24pm
21 Jun6:13am6:19pm
21 Sep6:04am6:10pm
21 Dec6:08am6:16pm

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