The average price of a 7-day trip to San Gerardo de Dota is $1,292 for a solo traveler, $2,320 for a couple, and $4,350 for a family of 4. San Gerardo de Dota hotels range from $45 to $205 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 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 $36 to $62 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 San Gerardo de Dota, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJO and stay in a San Gerardo de Dota 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 San Gerardo de Dota is usually late September.
Average San Gerardo de Dota Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Gerardo de Dota for a week is $896-$1,971($128-$282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $925 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Gerardo de Dota for a week is $1,946-$3,582($278-$512 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,850 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Gerardo de Dota for a week is $3,020-$6,660($431-$951 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,700 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $86 to $92 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Gerardo de Dota
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Gerardo de Dota? The cheapest trip to San Gerardo de Dota is about $88 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 $39.
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 San Gerardo de Dota for a week is $613-$1,463($88-$209 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $925 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $45 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 San Gerardo de Dota for a week is $1,106-$2,626($158-$375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,850 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $45 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 San Gerardo de Dota for a week is $2,152-$5,192($307-$742 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,700 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to San Gerardo de Dota cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Gerardo de Dota Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in San Gerardo de Dota.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Gerardo de Dota for a week is $2,196-$8,213($314-$1,173 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $136 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,040 to $2,701 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Gerardo de Dota for a week is $3,768-$11,866($538-$1,695 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $272 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,080 to $5,402 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Gerardo de Dota for a week is $7,536-$21,908($1,077-$3,130 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $544 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,160 to $10,804 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Gerardo de Dota Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Gerardo de Dota is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Gerardo de Dota 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.
San Gerardo de Dota 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 San Gerardo de Dota 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in San Gerardo de Dota.
Flight Costs to San Gerardo de Dota
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 San Gerardo de Dota our data includes 297 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Gerardo de Dota 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 San Gerardo de Dota, 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 San Gerardo de Dota can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $510 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.