The average price of a 7-day trip to Manuel Antonio is $1,712 for a solo traveler, $3,075 for a couple, and $5,764 for a family of 4. Manuel Antonio hotels range from $16 to $274 per night with an average of $105, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $1000 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 $47 to $111 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 Manuel Antonio, CR

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJO and stay in a Manuel Antonio 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 Manuel Antonio is usually late September.

 

Average Manuel Antonio Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Manuel Antonio for a week is $1,093-$2,810($156-$401 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $111 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $374 to $851 for economy

Lodging: $65 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $161 to $197 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Manuel Antonio for a week is $2,220-$4,838($317-$691 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $222 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $748 to $1,702 for economy

Lodging: $65 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $161 to $197 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Manuel Antonio for a week is $3,592-$8,168($513-$1,167 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $444 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,496 to $3,404 for economy

Lodging: $130 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $225 to $276 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Manuel Antonio

How cheap can you make a vacation to Manuel Antonio? The cheapest trip to Manuel Antonio is about $88 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 $80 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 $13.

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 Manuel Antonio for a week is $613-$1,833($88-$262 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $374 to $851 for economy

Lodging: $13 to $16 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Manuel Antonio for a week is $1,148-$3,006($164-$429 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $748 to $1,702 for economy

Lodging: $13 to $16 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Manuel Antonio for a week is $2,296-$5,748($328-$821 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,496 to $3,404 for economy

Lodging: $26 to $32 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $128 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to Manuel Antonio cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Manuel Antonio Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Manuel Antonio for a week is $3,085-$17,188($441-$2,455 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $233 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,017 to $2,357 for first class

Lodging: $235 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Manuel Antonio for a week is $4,760-$21,176($680-$3,025 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $466 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,034 to $4,714 for first class

Lodging: $235 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Manuel Antonio for a week is $9,520-$34,432($1,360-$4,919 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $376 to $932 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,068 to $9,428 for first class

Lodging: $470 to $548 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,500 to $3,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Manuel Antonio Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Manuel Antonio is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Manuel Antonio 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.

Manuel Antonio 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 Manuel Antonio 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 Manuel Antonio.

 

Flight Costs to Manuel Antonio

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 Manuel Antonio our data includes 297 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Manuel Antonio 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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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 Manuel Antonio, 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 Manuel Antonio can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $683 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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