The average price of a 7-day trip to Papagayo is $2,131 for a solo traveler, $3,827 for a couple, and $7,175 for a family of 4. Papagayo hotels range from $40 to $398 per night with an average of $173, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $1000 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 $57 to $155 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 Papagayo, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LIR and stay in a Papagayo 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 Papagayo is usually late October.
Average Papagayo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Papagayo for a week is $1,526-$3,306($218-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $155 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $605 to $1,105 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $152 to $186 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Papagayo for a week is $2,834-$5,856($405-$837 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $310 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,210 to $2,210 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $152 to $186 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Papagayo for a week is $5,060-$10,548($723-$1,507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $620 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,420 to $4,420 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $243 to $298 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Papagayo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Papagayo? The cheapest trip to Papagayo is about $137 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 $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 $33.
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 Papagayo for a week is $956-$1,867($137-$267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $605 to $1,105 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 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 Papagayo for a week is $1,792-$3,434($256-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,210 to $2,210 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 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 Papagayo for a week is $3,512-$6,748($502-$964 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,420 to $4,420 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Papagayo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Papagayo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Papagayo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Papagayo for a week is $4,093-$17,914($585-$2,559 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $295 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,440 to $3,249 for first class
Lodging: $322 to $398 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Papagayo for a week is $6,254-$23,228($893-$3,318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $590 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,880 to $6,498 for first class
Lodging: $322 to $398 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Papagayo for a week is $12,508-$41,416($1,787-$5,917 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $1,180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,760 to $12,996 for first class
Lodging: $644 to $796 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Papagayo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Papagayo is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Papagayo 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.
Papagayo 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 Papagayo 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 Papagayo.
Flight Costs to Papagayo
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 Papagayo our data includes 211 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Papagayo 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 Papagayo, 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 Papagayo can easily cost $500 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $992 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.