San Jose
Costa Rica · nature · wildlife · beach · mountains
8 days · 2 adults · September · 2,723 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $904 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $268 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $320 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $144 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $288 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,120 |
| likely $1,865–$2,374 · $1,060 per person · $265 per day · high confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $904 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $654 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $672 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $288 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $608 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,322 |
| likely $2,924–$3,721 · $1,661 per person · $415 per day · high confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $904 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,368 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,360 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $608 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,200 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $100 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,636 |
| likely $4,960–$6,313 · $2,818 per person · $705 per day · high confidence | |