How much does a trip to Costa Rica cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedCRC 420,000 43%
- FoodCRC 308,000 31%
- TransportCRC 84,000 9%
- SightsCRC 168,000 17%
What a day costs in Costa Rica
Per person, in CRC
A mid-range day in Costa Rica costs about CRC 70,000 per person: CRC 30,000 for a bed, CRC 22,000 for food, CRC 6,000 for local transport and CRC 12,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about CRC 21,500; in comfort, about CRC 175,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $154.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm / 3-star / 4-star · Source | CRC 10,000 | CRC 30,000 | CRC 60,000 |
| Food a daySodas / casual dining / good restaurants · Source | CRC 10,000 | CRC 22,000 | CRC 45,000 |
| Transport a daySan José buses / bus and taxi / taxis · Source | CRC 1,500 | CRC 6,000 | CRC 20,000 |
| Sights a dayFree / national park / guided tour · Source | Free | CRC 12,000 | CRC 50,000 |
| A day in total | CRC 21,500 | CRC 70,000 | CRC 175,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Tomás Herrera against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Costa Rica trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to CRC 980,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | CRC 64,500$142 | CRC 210,000$461 | CRC 525,000$1,153 |
| 7 days | CRC 150,500$330 | CRC 490,000$1,076 | CRC 1,225,000$2,690 |
| 14 days | CRC 301,000$661 | CRC 980,000$2,152 | CRC 2,450,000$5,380 |
| 30 days | CRC 645,000$1,416 | CRC 2,100,000$4,611 | CRC 5,250,000$11,528 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
Trip cost FAQ
How much does Costa Rica cost per day?
For one person, about CRC 21,500 on a budget, CRC 70,000 mid-range or CRC 175,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Costa Rica?
For one person, about CRC 150,500 on a budget, CRC 490,000 mid-range or CRC 1,225,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Costa Rica?
About CRC 602,000 on a budget, CRC 1,960,000 mid-range or CRC 4,900,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Costa Rica expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Costa Rica costs about $154. Of the 112 destinations we price, 64 are cheaper and 47 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Costa Rica?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: CRC 30,000 of the CRC 70,000 a day, about 43%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.