The average price of a 7-day trip to Baru is $1,315 for a solo traveler, $2,362 for a couple, and $4,428 for a family of 4. Baru hotels range from $13 to $198 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 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 $27 to $60 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 Baru, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJO and stay in a Baru 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 Baru is usually late September.
Average Baru Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Baru for a week is $893-$2,072($128-$296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $872 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $106 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Baru for a week is $1,880-$3,722($269-$532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,744 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $106 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Baru for a week is $2,912-$6,416($416-$917 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,488 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $148 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Baru
How cheap can you make a vacation to Baru? The cheapest trip to Baru is about $80 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% 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 $12.
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 Baru for a week is $558-$1,463($80-$209 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $872 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $13 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 Baru for a week is $1,044-$2,566($149-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,744 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $13 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 Baru for a week is $2,088-$4,952($298-$707 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,488 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $26 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Baru cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Baru Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Baru.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Baru for a week is $2,047-$8,638($292-$1,234 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,081 to $2,398 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $198 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 Baru for a week is $3,506-$11,876($501-$1,697 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,162 to $4,796 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $198 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 Baru for a week is $7,012-$21,052($1,002-$3,007 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,324 to $9,592 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $396 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,350 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Baru Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Baru is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Baru 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.
Baru 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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Prices are based on Baru 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Baru.
Flight Costs to Baru
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 Baru our data includes 297 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Baru 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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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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 Baru, 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 Baru can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $494 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.