What Costa Rica really costs — daily budgets, a category breakdown, totals by trip length and how to save.
Costa Rica is mid-priced — comfortable without being expensive. As a rough guide per person per day (excluding international flights): around $45 budget, $95 mid-range, and $300+ luxury. Estimate your trip with the Budget Calculator.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $23 | $48 | $150 |
| Food & drink | $11 | $24 | $75 |
| Transport | $6 | $12 | $39 |
| Activities & extras | $5 | $11 | $36 |
| Duration | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $225–$360 | $475–$713 | $1,500+ |
| 7 days | $315–$504 | $665–$998 | $2,100+ |
| 10 days | $450–$720 | $950–$1,425 | $3,000+ |
| 14 days | $630–$1,008 | $1,330–$1,995 | $4,200+ |
| 21 days | $945–$1,512 | $1,995–$2,993 | $6,300+ |
Excludes international flights. Estimates are for guidance only.