Your Costa Rica Travel Budget

For anyone planning on coming to Costa Rica, cost is a big concern. We get these questions very often: How much does a trip to Costa Rica cost? Is Costa Rica expensive to visit? Since Costa Rica is known for being fairly expensive, it makes it tougher to travel on a budget and many people wonder exactly how much is the cost of traveling in Costa Rica and how much they’ll spend.

Here is our detailed guide to the cost of traveling in Costa Rica from food, activities, transportation, lodging and more. This post will give you an in-depth look and a well rounded idea of your Costa Rica travel expenses but remember, much of it also depends on the type of vacation you’re looking for.

This post has been updated April 8, 2020.

Here is a breakdown of your Costa Rica travel budget. Click the section to skip to it. Prices quotes in USD and per person unless otherwise stated.

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