A group trip to Cancun, Mexico
Turquoise water and a hotel strip built for parties. The reefs are genuinely good. Best months for a group: December, January and February. Our estimate for three nights in January is about £620 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Cancun is in season for a group in December, January and February, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 28°C in December, 27°C in January and 28°C in February. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in January, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £620 each | Flight £405, usually £280 to £590 | Bed £215 |
| Paris | About £755 each | Flight £540, usually £375 to £785 | Bed £215 |
| Barcelona | About £670 each | Flight £455, usually £315 to £660 | Bed £215 |
| Milan | About £625 each | Flight £410, usually £285 to £595 | Bed £215 |
| Amsterdam | About £930 each | Flight £715, usually £500 to £1,040 | Bed £215 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Cancun is good for
- Beaches: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Nightlife: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Adventure: very good (4 out of 5)
- Culture: good (3 out of 5)
- Nature: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Hotel zone beaches
- Isla Mujeres
- Cenotes
Who it suits
- Stag and hen weekends, and birthdays that run late
- A group that wants sun and time by the sea
- Active groups who want walks, hikes or time on the water
Getting there
The airport is CUN. Transfer to the hotel zone in twenty five minutes.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Cancun cost?
Our estimate is about £620 each from London for three nights in January, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Cancun with friends?
December, January and February suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 28°C in December, 27°C in January and 28°C in February.
How do you get from the airport to Cancun?
Transfer to the hotel zone in twenty five minutes.