The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Nicaragua is $1,494 for a solo traveler, $2,683 for a couple, and $5,030 for a family of 4. Central Nicaragua hotels range from $38 to $173 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA) are between $954 and $1,311 per person for economy flights and $2,994 to $4,114 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $55 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 Central Nicaragua, NI
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MGA and stay in a Central Nicaragua hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- May 21st to July 8th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Nicaragua is usually late October.
Average Central Nicaragua Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Nicaragua for a week is $1,104-$2,063($158-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,180 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Nicaragua for a week is $2,560-$3,890($366-$556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,360 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Nicaragua for a week is $3,840-$7,058($549-$1,008 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,536 to $4,720 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $133 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Nicaragua
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Nicaragua? The cheapest trip to Central Nicaragua is about $132 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 $32.
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 Central Nicaragua for a week is $924-$1,923($132-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,180 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Nicaragua for a week is $1,656-$3,306($237-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,360 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Nicaragua for a week is $3,312-$6,342($473-$906 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,536 to $4,720 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Central Nicaragua cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Nicaragua Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Nicaragua.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Nicaragua for a week is $2,690-$9,310($384-$1,330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,845 to $2,690 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $173 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Nicaragua for a week is $4,864-$12,812($695-$1,830 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,690 to $5,380 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $173 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Nicaragua for a week is $9,728-$22,138($1,390-$3,163 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,380 to $10,760 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $346 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,355 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Nicaragua Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Nicaragua is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Nicaragua 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.
Central Nicaragua 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 Central Nicaragua 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 Central Nicaragua.
Flight Costs to Central Nicaragua
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,311 average in late December to a low of $954 in late October. Median flight price is $892. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Nicaragua our data includes 159 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Nicaragua from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $8,631 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 $314.
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 Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Central Nicaragua, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $356, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Central Nicaragua can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $430 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.