The average price of a 7-day trip to Monteverde is $1,225 for a solo traveler, $2,200 for a couple, and $4,125 for a family of 4. Monteverde hotels range from $26 to $176 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $380 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 $32 to $52 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 Monteverde, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJO and stay in a Monteverde 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 Monteverde is usually late September.
Average Monteverde Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Monteverde for a week is $886-$1,850($127-$264 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $946 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Monteverde for a week is $1,908-$3,370($273-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,892 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Monteverde for a week is $2,968-$6,320($424-$903 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,784 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $105 to $129 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Monteverde
How cheap can you make a vacation to Monteverde? The cheapest trip to Monteverde is about $86 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $22.
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 Monteverde for a week is $599-$1,509($86-$216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $946 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 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 Monteverde for a week is $1,078-$2,658($154-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,892 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 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 Monteverde for a week is $2,108-$5,136($301-$734 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,784 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Monteverde cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Monteverde Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Monteverde.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Monteverde for a week is $2,030-$7,798($290-$1,114 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,021 to $2,668 for first class
Lodging: $97 to $176 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Monteverde for a week is $3,478-$11,264($497-$1,609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,042 to $5,336 for first class
Lodging: $97 to $176 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Monteverde for a week is $6,956-$20,794($994-$2,971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,084 to $10,672 for first class
Lodging: $194 to $352 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,155 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Monteverde Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Monteverde is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Monteverde 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.
Monteverde 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 Monteverde 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 Monteverde.
Flight Costs to Monteverde
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 Monteverde our data includes 297 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Monteverde 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 Monteverde, 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 Monteverde can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $439 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.