Current pricing for Costa Rica:
Short Time: Budget $30-50, Mid $50-80, Premium $80-150+
Long Time: 2-3x short time rate
Tips: Appreciated not expected.
What are others paying?
Costa Rica — best bars and venues
Started by DetroitDan · 21 Mar 2026 · 253 views
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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23 Mar 2026 at 04:13
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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23 Mar 2026 at 05:39
100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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24 Mar 2026 at 20:33
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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25 Mar 2026 at 16:28
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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25 Mar 2026 at 17:58
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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I was there in March and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $91/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $91/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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25 Mar 2026 at 23:33
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:51
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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This matches my experience. Costa Rica is underrated.
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