Colima is Mexico's second-smallest state, a compact Pacific coast territory dominated by the twin volcanic peaks of Volcán de Fuego and Nevado de Colima. It pairs the whitewashed Pueblo Mágico of Comala with the resort and cargo port city of Manzanillo, self-styled the Sailfish Capital of the World, plus black-sand beaches, lime orchards around Tecomán, and a low-key colonial capital in Colima City.
Local currency: Mexican Peso (MXN).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Colima.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- MX$230-420 ($14-25)
- Budget
- MX$550-1,000 ($32-59)
- Midrange
- MX$1,200-2,500 ($71-148)
- Luxury
- MX$4,000-10,000+ ($236-590+)
Food
- Street
- MX$20-70 ($1.20-4.15)
- Local
- MX$100-200 ($5.90-11.80)
- Midrange
- MX$280-550 ($16.55-32.50)
- Fine
- MX$650-1,700 ($38.40-100.35)
Transport
- Bus
- MX$8-11 ($0.45-0.65)
- Taxi
- MX$50-140 ($2.95-8.25)
- Airport
- MX$300-500 ($17.70-29.50)
- Daytrip
- MX$150-550 ($8.85-32.50)
Activities
- Museum
- MX$20-50 ($1.20-2.95)
- Sites
- MX$0-40 ($0-2.35)
- Tour
- MX$400-1,100 ($23.60-65)
- Excursion
- MX$1,200-3,800 ($70.85-224.35)
Items
- Typical
- Hostel dorm bed, Budget hotel double room, Mid-range hotel double room, Street taco (3 pieces), Comida corrida set lunch, Sit-down dinner for one, City bus fare (Colima or Manzanillo), Taxi across town, Airport taxi to Manzanillo hotel zone, Whale-watching or catamaran tour, Volcano/coffee-farm day tour to Comala area, Coco Rico or fresh coconut water on the beach, Bottled water 1.5L, Local beer
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Colima costs end-to-end.
Weekend escape
A short city break covering essentials and a few highlights.
One-week tour
Comfortable pace including major attractions and day trips.
Two-week explorer
In-depth exploration covering multiple regions.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Travel in shoulder season — fewer crowds and significantly lower accommodation rates.
Use public transport instead of taxis where possible. Day passes often pay for themselves after 3 trips.
Eat where locals eat — markets and neighbourhood eateries offer better food at a fraction of tourist-strip prices.
Book accommodation with kitchen access for longer stays so you can self-cater some meals.