Current pricing for Costa Rica:
Short Time: Budget $30-50, Mid $50-80, Premium $80-150+
Long Time: 2-3x short time rate
Tips: Pay agreed price.
What are others paying?
Costa Rica — ATM and cash tips
Started by CardiffChris · 13 Mar 2026 · 1979 views
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100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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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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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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19 Mar 2026 at 14:53
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at clubs?
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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24 Mar 2026 at 10:57
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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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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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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