Quito trip cost estimate
A high-Andes capital with the best-preserved historic center in Latin America and the equator line at its doorstep.
Daily budget baseline: $50 USD. Andean history and equator novelty stops
How much does a trip to Quito cost?
A practical midrange budget for Quito is about $50 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $548 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in October and November.
- Daily budget baseline: $50 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$548 USD ground costs
- Usually cheapest: October and November
- Busiest months: January, February, and March
Sample food prices
- Locro de papa — avg $4.00 USD
- Fritada — avg $7.00 USD
- Empanada de viento — avg $1.50 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size.
Best time to visit Quito
Travelers chasing value often prefer October and November, but the sweet spot for conditions is typically June, July, August, and December. Expect denser crowds in January, February, and March.
Top attractions in Quito
- Quito Old Town — Best-preserved colonial center in Latin America.
- Basílica del Voto Nacional — Neo-Gothic basilica with tower climbs.
- TelefériQo — Cable car up the slopes of Pichincha volcano.
- Mitad del Mundo — Monument marking the equatorial line.
- Plaza Grande — Central square ringed by the presidential palace.
Must-try food in Quito
Must-try food in Quito usually includes Locro de papa, Fritada, Empanada de viento. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Locro de papa — Creamy potato-and-cheese soup with avocado. (avg $4.00)
- Fritada — Fried pork served with hominy and plantain. (avg $7.00)
- Empanada de viento — Cheese-filled fried pastry dusted with sugar. (avg $1.50)
- Ceviche ecuatoriano — Citrus-marinated seafood, served with popcorn. (avg $8.00)