Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Costa Rica
Costa Rica costs USD 130–280 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 8 destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Costa Rica's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Cheaper alternatives to Costa Rica
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Colombia
ColombiaColombia runs about 54% cheaper per day on the ground than Costa Rica.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 54% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
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Thailand
ThailandThailand runs about 49% cheaper per day on the ground than Costa Rica.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 49% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
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Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia runs about 43% cheaper per day on the ground than Costa Rica.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 43% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
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Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSri Lanka runs about 51% cheaper per day on the ground than Costa Rica.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 51% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
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Montenegro
MontenegroMontenegro runs about 39% cheaper per day on the ground than Costa Rica.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- 39% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
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Brazil
BrazilBrazil runs about 22% cheaper per day on the ground than Costa Rica.
- USD 120–200 per person per day
- 22% cheaper per day
- Best August to November
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Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok runs about 50% cheaper per day on the ground than Costa Rica.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 50% cheaper per day
- Best April to October
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Morocco
MoroccoMorocco runs about 49% cheaper per day on the ground than Costa Rica.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 49% cheaper per day
- Best March to May