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?
Uber/transport in Costa Rica
Started by MapleLeafMike · 24 Mar 2026 · 257 views
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25 Mar 2026 at 03:16
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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26 Mar 2026 at 11:37
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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26 Mar 2026 at 14:47
This matches my experience. Costa Rica is one of my favorites.
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26 Mar 2026 at 15:02
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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26 Mar 2026 at 15:23
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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How does it compare to the Philippines?
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26 Mar 2026 at 18:07
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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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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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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27 Mar 2026 at 05:43
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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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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