How Much Does It Cost To Go To Costa Rica: Comprehensive Details Revealed!

Costa Rica is a paradise destination for nature lovers. If you want to experience volcanoes, wildlife and beaches, then Costa Rica is the perfect vacation spot for you. If you have been planning a trip to this country and want to figure out how much does it cost to go to Costa Rica, then read on! By the time you finish reading this article, you will have a clear picture of what does it cost to go to Costa Rica for 7 days for two people.

Cost To Go To Costa Rica – Cost Of Flights

cost to go to Costa Rica
Photo by John McArthur

Flights to Costa Rica from the West Coast in USA are going to be expensive, especially during the dry season (December through April). While you can certainly visit Costa Rica in the rainy season, the best time to visit Costa Rica is in the dry season.

  • Business class round trip from West Coast – $2.1K to $2.5K (per person)
  • Premium economy class round trip from West Coast – $1.8K to $2.1K (per person)
  • Economy class round trip from West Coast – $1.2K to $1.5K (per person)

Cost To Go To Costa Rica – Cost Of Hotels

We found the cost of stay to be good value for money in Costa Rica across all the locations that you could visit as per our 7 day Costa Rica itinerary.

  • San José – $150 to $200 per night
  • La Fortuna – $100 to $150 per night
  • Monteverde – $100 to $300 per night
  • Manuel Antonio – $150 to $300 per night

Cost To Go To Costa Rica – Cost Of Traveling

Monteverde Cloud Forest by Frank Eiffert

Traveling in the country is best done using a cab service; you want to avoid trying to drive by yourself and instead leave that to the local experts. The below cab estimate is for two people.

  • San José airport pick-up and drop-off – $100 to $120
  • San José sightseeing – $100
  • San José to La Fortuna – $180 to $200
  • La Fortuna to Arenal Volcano – $60
  • La Fortuna to Monteverde – $80
  • Monteverde to Santa Elena – $60 to $80
  • Monteverde to Manuel Antonio – $260
  • Quepos to Manuel Antonio National Park – $40 (two days needed)
  • Quepos to Damas tour – $40
  • Manuel Antonio to San José – $200

Cost To Go To Costa Rica – Cost Of Food

While the cost of food can vary significantly depending on the kind of restaurant that you choose, we expect you will need to spend around $40 to $50 per person per day on food.

Cost To Go To Costa Rica – Cost Of SightSeeing

Panamanian white-faced capuchin in Manuel Antonia National Park by Dennis Michel

San José

  • Teatro Nacional – Free
  • Museo de los Niños – $4
  • Spirogyra Butterfly Garden – $6

La Fortuna

  • Arenal Volcano National Park – $17
  • Ziplining – $80 to $100
  • Hot springs – $50 to $100

Monteverde

  • Cloud Forest Reserve – $25 per day
  • Ziplining – $50 to $60

Manuel Antonio

  • Manuel Antonio National Park – $18 per day
  • Damas Island Estuary – $65
  • Whitewater rafting – $90 to $110

Total Cost To Go To Costa Rica For A 7 Day Trip

We will now calculate the total cost to go to Costa Rica for a 7 day Costa Rica vacation for two.

Flights

  • Business class – $4.2K to $5K
  • Premium economy class – $3.6K to $4.2K
  • Economy class – $2.4K to $3K

Hotels

  • San José – $300 to $400
  • La Fortuna – $100 to $150
  • Monteverde – $200 to $600
  • Manuel Antonio – $300 to $600

Transportation – $1160 to $1220

Food – $560 to $700

Sightseeing – $900 to $1100

Total cost for a 7 day Costa Rica vacation for two:

  • Traveling in business class – $7.8K to $9.8K
  • Traveling in premium economy class – $7.2K to $9K
  • Traveling in economy class – $6K to $7.8K

Plan Your 7 Day Costa Rica Vacation

Now that you have a good idea about the cost to go to Costa Rica for two people, we hope you are able to move forward and take that vacation! Here are some articles that may be helpful for you, to put together your Costa Rica vacation.

Email us if you are looking for a unique and custom itinerary for your picturesque trip to Costa Rica!

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