The average price of a 7-day trip to Tamarindo is $1,965 for a solo traveler, $3,529 for a couple, and $6,616 for a family of 4. Tamarindo hotels range from $42 to $259 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 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 $44 to $83 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 Tamarindo, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LIR and stay in a Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo is usually late October.
Average Tamarindo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tamarindo for a week is $1,255-$3,058($179-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $605 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tamarindo for a week is $2,472-$5,052($353-$722 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,210 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tamarindo for a week is $4,336-$8,932($619-$1,276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,420 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tamarindo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tamarindo? The cheapest trip to Tamarindo is about $125 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 $36.
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 Tamarindo for a week is $872-$1,758($125-$251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $605 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 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 Tamarindo for a week is $1,624-$3,216($232-$459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,210 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 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 Tamarindo for a week is $3,188-$6,336($455-$905 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,420 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Tamarindo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tamarindo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tamarindo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tamarindo for a week is $3,219-$16,640($460-$2,377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,385 to $2,997 for first class
Lodging: $203 to $259 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 Tamarindo for a week is $5,220-$20,680($746-$2,954 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,770 to $5,994 for first class
Lodging: $203 to $259 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 Tamarindo for a week is $10,440-$33,800($1,491-$4,829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,540 to $11,988 for first class
Lodging: $406 to $518 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tamarindo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tamarindo is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tamarindo 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.
Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo.
Flight Costs to Tamarindo
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 Tamarindo our data includes 211 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo, 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 Tamarindo can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $645 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.