The average price of a 7-day trip to Drake Bay is $2,095 for a solo traveler, $3,763 for a couple, and $7,054 for a family of 4. Drake Bay hotels range from $69 to $313 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV) are between $1,006 and $1,453 per person for economy flights and $3,157 to $4,560 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $125 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 Drake Bay, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAV and stay in a Drake Bay hotel:
- January 15th to February 11th
- February 26th to March 18th
- May 7th to June 3rd
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of August 20th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Drake Bay is usually late October to early November.
Average Drake Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Drake Bay for a week is $1,608-$3,055($230-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $592 to $1,250 for economy
Lodging: $115 to $155 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $111 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Drake Bay for a week is $3,378-$5,586($483-$798 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,184 to $2,500 for economy
Lodging: $115 to $155 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $111 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Drake Bay for a week is $4,836-$10,360($691-$1,480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,368 to $5,000 for economy
Lodging: $230 to $310 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $178 to $189 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Drake Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Drake Bay? The cheapest trip to Drake Bay is about $162 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 $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 $60.
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 Drake Bay for a week is $1,134-$2,094($162-$299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $592 to $1,250 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Drake Bay for a week is $1,908-$3,708($273-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,184 to $2,500 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Drake Bay for a week is $3,636-$7,284($519-$1,041 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,368 to $5,000 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Drake Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Drake Bay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Drake Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Drake Bay for a week is $3,244-$14,067($463-$2,010 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $238 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,462 to $3,425 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $313 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Drake Bay for a week is $5,336-$19,158($762-$2,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $476 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,924 to $6,850 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $313 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Drake Bay for a week is $10,672-$33,828($1,525-$4,833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $952 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,848 to $13,700 for first class
Lodging: $384 to $626 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,088 to $2,244 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Drake Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Drake Bay is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Drake Bay 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.
Drake Bay 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 Drake Bay 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 Drake Bay.
Flight Costs to Drake Bay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,453 average in late December to a low of $1,006 in late October to early November. Median flight price is $1,083. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Drake Bay our data includes 48 originating airports, and 40 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Drake Bay from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $2,872 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tocumen International (PTY) in Panama City (Panama) at an average of just $178.
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 Drake Bay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $447, so you can easily save about 44% 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 Drake Bay can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $781 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.