The average price of a 7-day trip to Nicoya is $1,510 for a solo traveler, $2,712 for a couple, and $5,084 for a family of 4. Nicoya hotels range from $44 to $202 per night with an average of $66, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) are between $757 and $1,285 per person for economy flights and $2,375 to $4,032 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $72 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 Nicoya, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LIR and stay in a Nicoya hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 14th to June 10th
- August 27th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nicoya is usually late October.
Average Nicoya Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nicoya for a week is $1,232-$2,176($176-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $605 to $1,054 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Nicoya for a week is $2,372-$4,196($339-$599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,210 to $2,108 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Nicoya for a week is $4,136-$7,222($591-$1,032 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,420 to $4,216 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $136 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nicoya
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nicoya? The cheapest trip to Nicoya is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 6% 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 $38.
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 Nicoya for a week is $844-$1,556($121-$222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $605 to $1,054 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Nicoya for a week is $1,568-$2,848($224-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,210 to $2,108 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Nicoya for a week is $3,064-$5,696($438-$814 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,420 to $4,216 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Nicoya cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nicoya Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nicoya.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nicoya for a week is $2,735-$9,494($391-$1,356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,694 to $2,688 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $202 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nicoya for a week is $4,870-$13,288($696-$1,898 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,388 to $5,376 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $202 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nicoya for a week is $9,740-$24,296($1,391-$3,471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,776 to $10,752 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $404 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nicoya Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nicoya is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nicoya 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.
Nicoya 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 Nicoya 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 Nicoya.
Flight Costs to Nicoya
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,285 average in late December to a low of $757 in late October. Median flight price is $785. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Nicoya our data includes 211 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Nicoya from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,899 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) in New Orleans, LA (the United States) at an average of just $453.
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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Nicoya, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $528, so you can easily save about 70% 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 Nicoya can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $504 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.