The average price of a 7-day trip to Mal Pais is $1,472 for a solo traveler, $2,644 for a couple, and $4,956 for a family of 4. Mal Pais hotels range from $55 to $345 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 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 $54 to $92 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 Mal Pais, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJO and stay in a Mal Pais 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 Mal Pais is usually late September.
Average Mal Pais Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mal Pais for a week is $1,112-$2,289($159-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mal Pais for a week is $2,288-$4,152($327-$593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mal Pais for a week is $3,728-$7,326($533-$1,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $203 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mal Pais
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mal Pais? The cheapest trip to Mal Pais is about $94 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 $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 $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 Mal Pais for a week is $655-$1,535($94-$219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mal Pais for a week is $1,190-$2,740($170-$391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mal Pais for a week is $2,308-$5,480($330-$783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Mal Pais cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mal Pais Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mal Pais.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mal Pais for a week is $3,394-$9,228($485-$1,318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $119 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $905 to $2,066 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mal Pais for a week is $5,132-$12,456($733-$1,779 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $238 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,810 to $4,132 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mal Pais for a week is $10,264-$21,312($1,466-$3,045 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $476 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,620 to $8,264 for first class
Lodging: $552 to $690 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mal Pais Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mal Pais is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mal Pais 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.
Mal Pais 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 Mal Pais 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 Mal Pais.
Flight Costs to Mal Pais
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 Mal Pais our data includes 297 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mal Pais 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 Mal Pais, 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 Mal Pais can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $687 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.