The average price of a 7-day trip to Santa Teresa is $1,678 for a solo traveler, $3,014 for a couple, and $5,650 for a family of 4. Santa Teresa hotels range from $55 to $345 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 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 $58 to $97 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 Santa Teresa, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJO and stay in a Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa is usually late September.
Average Santa Teresa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santa Teresa for a week is $1,164-$2,538($166-$363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $935 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Santa Teresa for a week is $2,368-$4,384($338-$626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,870 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Santa Teresa for a week is $3,888-$7,752($555-$1,107 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,740 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $216 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Santa Teresa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Santa Teresa? The cheapest trip to Santa Teresa is about $117 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 $100 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 $46.
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 Santa Teresa for a week is $818-$2,118($117-$303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $935 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Santa Teresa for a week is $1,360-$3,396($194-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,870 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Santa Teresa for a week is $2,720-$6,372($389-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,740 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Santa Teresa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Santa Teresa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Santa Teresa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Santa Teresa for a week is $3,583-$10,745($512-$1,535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $213 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,055 to $2,534 for first class
Lodging: $293 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Santa Teresa for a week is $5,408-$14,770($773-$2,110 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $426 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,110 to $5,068 for first class
Lodging: $293 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santa Teresa for a week is $10,816-$25,508($1,545-$3,644 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $852 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,220 to $10,136 for first class
Lodging: $586 to $690 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,568 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santa Teresa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santa Teresa is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Santa Teresa 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.
Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa.
Flight Costs to Santa Teresa
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 Santa Teresa our data includes 297 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa, 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 Santa Teresa can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $731 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.