The average price of a 7-day trip to Tortuguero is $1,978 for a solo traveler, $3,552 for a couple, and $6,660 for a family of 4. Tortuguero hotels range from $91 to $434 per night with an average of $170, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $340 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 $73 to $148 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 Tortuguero, CR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJO and stay in a Tortuguero 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 Tortuguero is usually late September.
Average Tortuguero Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tortuguero for a week is $1,113-$3,209($159-$458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $73 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $215 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $38 to $46 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tortuguero for a week is $2,422-$5,464($346-$781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $146 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $215 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $38 to $46 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tortuguero for a week is $3,858-$10,256($551-$1,465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $292 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $430 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $53 to $74 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tortuguero
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tortuguero? The cheapest trip to Tortuguero is about $107 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 19% 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 $75.
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 Tortuguero for a week is $746-$1,933($107-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $883 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $91 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tortuguero for a week is $1,372-$3,320($196-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,766 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $91 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tortuguero for a week is $2,696-$6,640($385-$949 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,532 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $182 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Tortuguero cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tortuguero Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tortuguero.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tortuguero for a week is $4,110-$8,887($587-$1,270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $153 to $326 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $999 to $2,525 for first class
Lodging: $407 to $434 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tortuguero for a week is $6,180-$13,694($883-$1,956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $306 to $652 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,998 to $5,050 for first class
Lodging: $407 to $434 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tortuguero for a week is $11,136-$25,756($1,591-$3,679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $612 to $1,304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,996 to $10,100 for first class
Lodging: $814 to $868 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $476 to $1,088 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tortuguero Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tortuguero is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Tortuguero due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Tortuguero 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 Tortuguero 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 Tortuguero.
Flight Costs to Tortuguero
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 Tortuguero our data includes 297 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tortuguero 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 Tortuguero, 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 Tortuguero can easily cost $540 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $36 per person. Private tours can cost $1082 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.