The average price of a 7-day trip to Managua is $1,308 for a solo traveler, $2,349 for a couple, and $4,404 for a family of 4. Managua hotels range from $31 to $141 per night with an average of $51, while most vacation rentals will cost $30 to $390 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 $20 to $49 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 Managua, NI
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MGA and stay in a Managua 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 Managua is usually late October.
Average Managua Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Managua for a week is $996-$1,741($142-$249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,062 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $56 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Managua for a week is $2,410-$3,644($344-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,124 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $56 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Managua for a week is $3,492-$6,292($499-$899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,536 to $4,248 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $112 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $66 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Managua
How cheap can you make a vacation to Managua? The cheapest trip to Managua is about $125 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 $26 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 $27.
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 Managua for a week is $874-$1,559($125-$223 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,062 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $31 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Managua for a week is $1,592-$2,782($227-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,124 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $31 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Managua for a week is $3,088-$5,360($441-$766 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,536 to $4,248 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $62 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $36 to $78 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Managua cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Managua Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Managua.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Managua for a week is $2,493-$8,378($356-$1,197 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,693 to $2,942 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $141 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $390 to $780 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Managua for a week is $4,494-$12,076($642-$1,725 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,386 to $5,884 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $141 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $390 to $780 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Managua for a week is $8,988-$21,344($1,284-$3,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,772 to $11,768 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $282 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $585 to $1,092 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Managua Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Managua is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Managua due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Managua 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 Managua 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 Managua.
Flight Costs to Managua
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 Managua our data includes 159 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Managua 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 Managua, 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 Managua can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $351 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.