The average price of a 7-day trip to Ballena is $1,564 for a solo traveler, $2,809 for a couple, and $5,266 for a family of 4. Ballena hotels range from $60 to $450 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) are between $586 and $1,051 per person for economy flights and $1,839 to $3,298 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $70 to $99 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit Ballena, CR

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJO and stay in a Ballena hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
  • May 14th to May 27th
  • August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ballena is usually late September.

 

Average Ballena Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Ballena for a week is $1,332-$2,423($190-$346 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $374 to $872 for economy

Lodging: $78 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Ballena for a week is $2,620-$4,346($374-$621 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $748 to $1,744 for economy

Lodging: $78 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Ballena for a week is $4,392-$7,616($627-$1,088 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,496 to $3,488 for economy

Lodging: $156 to $226 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $176 to $215 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Ballena

How cheap can you make a vacation to Ballena? The cheapest trip to Ballena is about $101 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $52.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Ballena for a week is $704-$1,645($101-$235 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $374 to $872 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ballena for a week is $1,288-$2,930($184-$419 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $748 to $1,744 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ballena for a week is $2,504-$5,860($358-$837 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,496 to $3,488 for economy

Lodging: $104 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $28 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Ballena cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Ballena Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ballena.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Ballena for a week is $3,967-$9,315($567-$1,331 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $133 to $208 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $894 to $2,459 for first class

Lodging: $357 to $450 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Ballena for a week is $5,792-$13,230($827-$1,890 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $266 to $416 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,788 to $4,918 for first class

Lodging: $357 to $450 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ballena for a week is $11,500-$23,220($1,643-$3,317 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $532 to $832 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,576 to $9,836 for first class

Lodging: $714 to $900 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $700 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Ballena Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Ballena is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ballena due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Ballena Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Ballena hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Ballena.

 

Flight Costs to Ballena

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,051 average in late December to a low of $586 in late September. Median flight price is $633. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ballena our data includes 297 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ballena from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,003 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like La Aurora International (GUA) in Guatemala City (Guatemala) at an average of just $162.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ballena, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $466, so you can easily save about 80% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Ballena can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $890 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

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