Dont want to carry too much or too little. Whats the average cash people carry when travelling around Ecuador?
For anyone traveling around Ecuador, $40 to $55 a day fits most budgets comfortably. I stayed near the Malecon 2000 in Guayaquil, ate at small cafés, and used taxis to get around the city. ATMs at Banco Pichincha helped with regular cash needs for daily expenses.
Ecuador is quite wallet-friendly if you plan carefully. Expect to spend around $45 a day covering mid-range meals, taxi rides, and occasional park entries. Around Cuenca, taxis cost roughly $3-$5 depending on distance, so it’s easy to get around without breaking the bank.
I found budgeting $50 per day in Ecuador workable, especially when mixing street food with cheaper taxis in Guayaquil. Taxis near the airport are pricier, so plan accordingly. I stayed around El Centro and found local markets great for meals on a budget.
Ecuador’s relatively affordable, and most travelers budget around $40-$60 daily. This covers meals in Quito’s La Mariscal neighborhood, bus or taxi rides to places like Plaza Foch, and entry fees for popular sites. Staying at hostels like Community Hostel really stretches your dollar.