The average price of a 7-day trip to Golfito is $1,607 for a solo traveler, $2,886 for a couple, and $5,411 for a family of 4. Golfito hotels range from $49 to $222 per night with an average of $66, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $360 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 $43 to $79 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 Golfito, CR

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAV and stay in a Golfito 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 Golfito is usually late October to early November.

 

Average Golfito Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Golfito for a week is $1,187-$2,375($170-$339 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $592 to $1,162 for economy

Lodging: $49 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $57 to $69 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Golfito for a week is $2,908-$4,672($415-$667 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,184 to $2,324 for economy

Lodging: $49 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $57 to $69 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Golfito for a week is $4,052-$8,180($579-$1,169 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,368 to $4,648 for economy

Lodging: $98 to $220 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $80 to $97 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Golfito

How cheap can you make a vacation to Golfito? The cheapest trip to Golfito is about $120 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 16% 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 $40.

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 Golfito for a week is $838-$1,781($120-$254 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $592 to $1,162 for economy

Lodging: $40 to $49 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 Golfito for a week is $1,556-$3,202($222-$457 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,184 to $2,324 for economy

Lodging: $40 to $49 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 Golfito for a week is $3,064-$6,272($438-$896 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,368 to $4,648 for economy

Lodging: $80 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Golfito cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Golfito Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Golfito for a week is $3,158-$8,146($451-$1,164 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,746 to $2,824 for first class

Lodging: $135 to $222 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $360 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Golfito for a week is $5,506-$12,188($787-$1,741 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,492 to $5,648 for first class

Lodging: $135 to $222 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $360 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Golfito for a week is $11,012-$22,732($1,573-$3,247 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $6,984 to $11,296 for first class

Lodging: $270 to $444 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $504 to $1,094 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Golfito Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Golfito is slightly lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Golfito due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Golfito 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 Golfito 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 Golfito.

 

Flight Costs to Golfito

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 Golfito our data includes 48 originating airports, and 40 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Golfito 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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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 Golfito, 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 Golfito can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $553 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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