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Oaxaca holidays
Best time to visit Oaxaca
The strongest period is October to March. April is a good shoulder-season alternative if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 28°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Oaxaca cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £55 a day mid-range and £185+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £850 to £1180 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £470 off-peak, £600 typically and £810 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Oaxaca?
Oaxaca is strongest for history and culture and food and drink. The main settings are urban settings and wooded countryside, and the pace is balanced.
Strong fit if
- You want history and culture and food and drink.
- You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
Think twice if
- Your priorities point in the opposite direction to its pace or setting.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 12 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
The strongest period is October to March. April is also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 28°C. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Oaxaca cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £55 a day mid-range and £185+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £850 to £1180 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £470 off-peak, £600 typically and £810 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Oaxaca from the UK?
Allow roughly 12 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Oaxaca good for?
Oaxaca best suits travellers looking for history and culture and food and drink. Expect urban settings and wooded countryside, with a balanced pace.