The average price of a 7-day trip to Western Nicaragua is $1,623 for a solo traveler, $2,915 for a couple, and $5,465 for a family of 4. Western Nicaragua hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA) are between $954 and $1,311 per person for economy flights and $2,994 to $4,114 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $72 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 Western Nicaragua, NI
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MGA and stay in a Western Nicaragua hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- May 21st to July 8th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Western Nicaragua is usually late October.
Average Western Nicaragua Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Western Nicaragua for a week is $1,321-$2,170($189-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,114 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Western Nicaragua for a week is $2,868-$4,182($410-$597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,228 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Western Nicaragua for a week is $4,306-$7,576($615-$1,082 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,536 to $4,456 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $113 to $146 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Western Nicaragua
How cheap can you make a vacation to Western Nicaragua? The cheapest trip to Western Nicaragua is about $154 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 $60 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 $49.
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 Western Nicaragua for a week is $1,075-$1,948($154-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,114 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Western Nicaragua for a week is $1,856-$3,356($265-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,228 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Western Nicaragua for a week is $3,628-$6,442($518-$920 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,536 to $4,456 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Western Nicaragua cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Western Nicaragua Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Western Nicaragua.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Western Nicaragua for a week is $3,084-$8,977($441-$1,282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,794 to $3,119 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Western Nicaragua for a week is $5,424-$13,202($775-$1,886 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,588 to $6,238 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Western Nicaragua for a week is $10,848-$24,028($1,550-$3,433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,176 to $12,476 for first class
Lodging: $248 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Western Nicaragua Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Western Nicaragua is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Western Nicaragua 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.
Western Nicaragua 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 Western Nicaragua 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 Western Nicaragua.
Flight Costs to Western Nicaragua
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,311 average in late December to a low of $954 in late October. Median flight price is $892. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Western Nicaragua our data includes 159 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Western Nicaragua from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $8,631 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 $314.
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 Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Western Nicaragua, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $356, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Western Nicaragua can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $623 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.