The average price of a 7-day trip to Playa Azul is $1,828 for a solo traveler, $3,283 for a couple, and $6,155 for a family of 4. Playa Azul hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $112, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 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 $48 to $92 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 Playa Azul, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LIR and stay in a Playa Azul 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 Playa Azul is usually late October.
Average Playa Azul Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Playa Azul for a week is $1,493-$2,755($213-$394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $605 to $1,067 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $142 to $174 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Playa Azul for a week is $2,738-$4,902($391-$700 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,210 to $2,134 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $142 to $174 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Playa Azul for a week is $4,868-$8,512($695-$1,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,420 to $4,268 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $227 to $278 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Playa Azul
How cheap can you make a vacation to Playa Azul? The cheapest trip to Playa Azul is about $129 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 $57.
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 Playa Azul for a week is $900-$1,813($129-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $605 to $1,067 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $66 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 Playa Azul for a week is $1,680-$3,230($240-$461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,210 to $2,134 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $66 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 Playa Azul for a week is $3,300-$6,460($471-$923 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,420 to $4,268 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Playa Azul cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Playa Azul Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Playa Azul.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Playa Azul for a week is $2,840-$9,442($406-$1,349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $184 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,258 to $2,454 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $301 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 Playa Azul for a week is $4,840-$13,184($691-$1,883 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $368 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,516 to $4,908 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $301 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 Playa Azul for a week is $9,680-$23,518($1,383-$3,360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $736 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,032 to $9,816 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,425 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Playa Azul Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Playa Azul is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Playa Azul 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.
Playa Azul 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 Playa Azul 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 Playa Azul.
Flight Costs to Playa Azul
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 Playa Azul our data includes 211 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Playa Azul 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 Playa Azul, 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 Playa Azul can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $749 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.