Costa Rica Travel Costs

Most people think Costa Rica is a cheap country to travel but, it is not. Prices in Costa Rica are comparable to the US and Europe. So if you are traveling on a budget, we can help you with the following tips:

• Accommodation is one of the most expensive parts of your trip in Costa Rica, so a great budget option is either staying at hostels or what we prefer to camp. Cosa Rica is very attractive for camping as you are allowed to wild camp everywhere. Besides that, you can find camp campgrounds in most parts of the country. We traveled a lot with our bus and camped all around the country and absolutely loved it. Costa Ricans also love camping themselves s,o this will help you connect with the locals as well.

• Eating in local places or cooking your own meals will help you save as well. Local restaurants are called sodas, and they usually offer typical dishes with rice, beans, vegetables, and optional fish, meat, and eggs.

• Skip the tourist attractions like ziplining, river rafting, ATV tours, whale watching, etc. Even though they are very fun experiences, usually, they are not budget-friendly. What we do is prioritize the experiences we really want to make.

• Visiting in the off-season (May to November) is probably the most effective way to save money on your trip. At this time you will find cheaper flights and accommodation.