The average price of a 7-day trip to Caribbean Coast is $1,415 for a solo traveler, $2,541 for a couple, and $4,764 for a family of 4. Caribbean Coast hotels range from $58 to $264 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 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 $48 to $80 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 Caribbean Coast, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJO and stay in a Caribbean Coast 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 Caribbean Coast is usually late September.
Average Caribbean Coast Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Caribbean Coast for a week is $1,148-$2,025($164-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Caribbean Coast for a week is $2,282-$3,804($326-$543 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Caribbean Coast for a week is $3,500-$6,936($500-$991 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $110 to $134 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Caribbean Coast
How cheap can you make a vacation to Caribbean Coast? The cheapest trip to Caribbean Coast is about $115 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $46.
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 Caribbean Coast for a week is $804-$1,791($115-$256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Caribbean Coast for a week is $1,332-$2,982($190-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Caribbean Coast for a week is $2,652-$5,604($379-$801 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Caribbean Coast cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Caribbean Coast Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Caribbean Coast.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Caribbean Coast for a week is $2,308-$9,126($330-$1,304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $920 to $2,614 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Caribbean Coast for a week is $3,830-$12,972($547-$1,853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,840 to $5,228 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Caribbean Coast for a week is $7,660-$23,304($1,094-$3,329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,680 to $10,456 for first class
Lodging: $262 to $528 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Caribbean Coast Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Caribbean Coast is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Caribbean Coast 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.
Caribbean Coast 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 Caribbean Coast 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 Caribbean Coast.
Flight Costs to Caribbean Coast
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 Caribbean Coast our data includes 297 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Caribbean Coast 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 Caribbean Coast, 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 Caribbean Coast can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $659 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.