Costa Rica honeymoon cost
What a Costa Rica honeymoon really costs for two, at three comfort levels, before and after flights. Use it to plan a budget or to check whether a package quote is fair.
The short answer
7 nights for two cost $1,610 to $8,085 on the ground, before flights.
At comfort level it is about $3,395. Cheapest good-weather months: Apr, Jul–Oct.
- Peak season (+20% on stays)
- Dec–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 7–11 nights
On the ground, for two
Stays, food, experiences and mandatory fees (car hire). Flights are below.
| Length | Simple & lovely | Comfort | Splurge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 nights / 8 days | $1,610 | $3,395 | $8,085 |
| 10 nights / 11 days | $2,300 | $4,850 | $11,550 |
Off-peak estimates for two, often ±25%. About these prices and downloads
About these prices: estimates for two people, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Prices are for off-peak dates; peak months (Dec–Mar) add about 20% to stays. Download: CSV · JSON
With flights, 7 nights at comfort level
- From Delhi₹5,14,937 – ₹6,83,514
- From Mumbai₹5,22,687 – ₹6,99,016
- From Bengaluru₹5,32,376 – ₹7,16,455
- From London£3,431 – £4,218
- From New York$3,915 – $4,375
- From DubaiAED 19,079 – AED 25,028
- From Sydney$7,383 – $9,627
- From Singapore$7,270 – $9,909
Flights are rough ranges, not live fares
Flights: a rough economy-return range worked out from distance, not a live fare. Real fares move with dates, routes and how early you book; check airlines for actual prices.
Where the money goes in Costa Rica
Worth the splurge
- Hot springs under Arenal volcano
- Zip-line through the cloud forest
Free or cheap
- Hanging bridges and sloth spotting
- Night jungle walk
Where you stay changes the price
- Arenal: Volcano views, hot springs and hanging bridges.
- Guanacaste: Dry Pacific beaches, sunset sails and surf towns.
Day to day, a couples’ massage costs about $140 and a good dinner for two about $60. Fixed costs to budget for whatever your comfort level: car hire ($55 per night). Costa Rica is best over 7–11 nights; shorter stays cost more per night once fixed transfers and fees are spread out.
Price and weather, month by month
The best value is Apr, Jul–Oct: good or best weather, outside peak season, so stays cost about 20% less than in peak months.
- January: Best. 32°C, 9 mm rain.
- February: Best. 33°C, 3 mm rain.
- March: Best. 34°C, 13 mm rain.
- April: Best. 34°C, 71 mm rain.
- May: Mixed (rainy season). 31°C, 278 mm rain.
- June: Mixed (rainy season). 29°C, 317 mm rain.
- July: Good. 30°C, 207 mm rain.
- August: Good. 30°C, 278 mm rain.
- September: Good. 29°C, 332 mm rain.
- October: Good. 29°C, 462 mm rain.
- November: Mixed (rainy season). 29°C, 235 mm rain.
- December: Best. 31°C, 33 mm rain.
Price and season for every monthWeather rating, peak or off-peak, and a week at comfort level
| Month | Weather | Season | Comfort, 7 nights for two |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Best | Peak (+20%) | $3,689 |
| February | Best | Peak (+20%) | $3,689 |
| March | Best | Peak (+20%) | $3,689 |
| April | Best | Best value | $3,395 |
| May | Mixedrainy season | Off-peak | $3,395 |
| June | Mixedrainy season | Off-peak | $3,395 |
| July | Good | Best value | $3,395 |
| August | Good | Best value | $3,395 |
| September | Good | Best value | $3,395 |
| October | Good | Best value | $3,395 |
| November | Mixedrainy season | Off-peak | $3,395 |
| December | Best | Peak (+20%) | $3,689 |
What a fair package should include
- Stays for every night, with the room type named
- Airport transfers
- The meal plan: breakfast, half board or all-inclusive
- Whether flights and visa fees are included
Is the quote fair?
Add the on-the-ground cost above for your comfort level, plus flights. A package that includes everything is usually 10–20% more than doing it yourself, for the convenience. Much more than that, ask what you’re paying for.
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: Costa Rica Migration (DGME).
Indian passport: Visa required for Costa Rica (apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks).