How much does a trip to Colombia cost per day?

Per person per day on the ground, plan roughly 35–55 US dollars on a budget style, 70–120 at a mid-range style and 180–350 at a luxury style. Flights are not included.

What does a 10-day trip to Colombia cost for two people?

Excluding flights, a 10-day trip to Colombia for two people at a mid-range style in April works out at roughly 1,500–2,350 US dollars in total, covering stay, food, activities, local transport and extras.

When is Colombia cheapest to visit?

On the ground, May is the cheapest month: about 1,400–2,250 US dollars for a 10-day trip for two, roughly 19% below the most expensive month, July.

Are flights to Colombia included in these costs?

No. Airfare depends on where you fly from, so these figures cover on-the-ground costs only. Use the trip cost calculator to add flights from your own country.

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Colombia is at its best for nature, nightlife, food. Typically strongest from July and August, and again from December through March.

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Who this fits

Colombia scores highest with us on food, hidden gems, nature, nightlife. It suits groups of friends, solo travellers, couples, families best.

Trip length10–18 days
Mid-range, per day⁨$70–$120 pp⁩
Getting aroundMore effort

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When to go

Typically strongest from July and August, and again from December through March.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Colombia is December to March, based on recorded month-by-month travel suitability. May and October are the weakest months to plan around.

The highest seasonal price levels in our model fall in July, August and December. Compare the month-by-month conditions and pricing below before choosing dates.

See the month-by-month guide for Colombia →

Sensible trip length

Plan at least 7 days; ideal 10–18 days.

Route shape

Bogotá → Medellín → Cartagena / coffee region

Daily cost bands (per person)

Budget: $35–$55
Mid-range: $70–$120
Luxury: $180–$350

How much does a trip to Colombia cost?

These figures cover being there — stay, food, activities, local transport and extras. Flights depend on where you fly from, so they are handled separately.

Daily cost per person, on the ground

Model estimate for the trip assumptions shown here; separate from the dated research sample.

Budget⁨$35–$55⁩
Mid-range⁨$70–$120⁩
Luxury⁨$180–$350⁩

Worked example: 10 days for two people

⁨$1,500–$2,350⁩

About 1,500–2,350 US dollars in total, flights excluded.

Assumes 10 days, two people sharing one room, a mid-range travel style, and travel in April (Seasonal price level: Shoulder pricing). Change any of these in the calculator.

When it costs least

On the same 10-day trip, May is the cheapest month at roughly 1,400–2,250 US dollars on the ground, while July is the most expensive — about 19% higher.

What about flights?

Airfare to Colombia depends entirely on where you depart from, so no honest single number exists for it here. Add your country in the calculator to get a personalised total including flights.

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Common questions about Colombia costs

How much does a trip to Colombia cost per day?: Per person per day on the ground, plan roughly 35–55 US dollars on a budget style, 70–120 at a mid-range style and 180–350 at a luxury style. Flights are not included.
What does a 10-day trip to Colombia cost for two people?: Excluding flights, a 10-day trip to Colombia for two people at a mid-range style in April works out at roughly 1,500–2,350 US dollars in total, covering stay, food, activities, local transport and extras.
When is Colombia cheapest to visit?: On the ground, May is the cheapest month: about 1,400–2,250 US dollars for a 10-day trip for two, roughly 19% below the most expensive month, July.
Are flights to Colombia included in these costs?: No. Airfare depends on where you fly from, so these figures cover on-the-ground costs only. Use the trip cost calculator to add flights from your own country.

What it is strongest for

Colombia rates highest for food, hidden gems, nature, nightlife, social in our dataset.

Food
Hidden Gems
Nature
Nightlife
Social

In feel, this one leans sociable, fast-paced, unfamiliar in a good way, easy to improvise in.

Good to know

Getting around takes longer here — expect transfers or several internal legs.
Estimated travel costs based on typical travel expenses. Actual costs vary by dates, availability and booking choices.

Who it tends to suit

Recorded as a strong fit for groups of friends, solo travellers, couples, families.

Planning context

At the mid-range band, 10 days on the ground work out around $700–$1,200 per person. That is an estimate for day-to-day spending only — flights, insurance and seasonal price pressure are added in your personal result.

Logistics take real effort here: long distances, several internal legs or slow transfers.