How much does it cost to travel to Santa Marta?
You should plan to spend around $32 (CO$123,240) per day on your vacation in Santa Marta. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $9.82 (CO$38,194) on meals
- $5.17 (CO$20,099) on local transportation
- $27 (CO$106,316) on hotels
A one week trip to Santa Marta for two people costs, on average, $443 (CO$1,725,365). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per day$32CO$123,240
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One Week Per person$222CO$862,683
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2 Weeks Per person$443CO$1,725,365
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One Month Per person$950CO$3,697,212
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One Week For a couple$443CO$1,725,365
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2 Weeks For a couple$887CO$3,450,731
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One Month For a couple$1,900CO$7,394,423
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Santa Marta cost?
A one week trip to Santa Marta usually costs around $222 (CO$862,683) for one person and $443 (CO$1,725,365) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Santa Marta on average costs around $443 (CO$1,725,365) for one person and $887 (CO$3,450,731) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Santa Marta will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Santa Marta on average costs around $950 (CO$3,697,212) for one person and $1,900 (CO$7,394,423) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently to Santa Marta has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Is Santa Marta expensive to visit?
Santa Marta is a very affordable place to visit. Located in Colombia, which is a very affordable country, visitors will appreciate the lower prices of this destination. It is in the top 25% of cities in the country for its affordability. Budget travelers enjoy spending long periods of time exploring Santa Marta in depth.
Within South America, Santa Marta is a reasonably affordable destination compared to other places. It is in the top 25% of cities in South America for its affordability. You can find more affordable cities such as Humahuaca, but there are also more expensive cities, such as Recife.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Santa Marta Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Santa Marta?
The average Santa Marta trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Santa Marta travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
Category | Cost |
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Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) | CO$106,316 ($27) |
Local Transportation 1 | CO$20,099 ($5) |
Food 2 | CO$38,194 ($10) |
Entertainment 1 | CO$52,631 ($14) |
Tips and Handouts 1 | CO$12,500 - 37,500 ($3 - 10) |
Alcohol 2 | CO$12,799 - 38,397 ($3 - 10) |
Accommodation Budget in Santa Marta
Average Daily Costs
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Santa Marta is $14 (CO$53,158). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Santa Marta is $27 (CO$106,316). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
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Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person$14CO$53,158
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Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room$27CO$106,316
Hotel Prices in Santa Marta
Looking for a hotel in Santa Marta? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
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Transportation Budget in Santa Marta
Average Daily Costs
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The cost of a taxi ride in Santa Marta is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $5.17 (CO$20,099) per person, per day, on local transportation in Santa Marta.
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Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.$5.17CO$20,099
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What did other people spend on Transportation in Santa Marta?
Typical prices for Transportation in Santa Marta are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Santa Marta, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.-
GasCO$20,000
Food Budget in Santa Marta
Average Daily Costs
Calculated from travelers like you
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While meal prices in Santa Marta can vary, the average cost of food in Santa Marta is $9.82 (CO$38,194) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Santa Marta should cost around $3.93 (CO$15,278) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Santa Marta is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2 Meals for one day$9.82CO$38,194
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What did other people spend on Food in Santa Marta?
Typical prices for Food in Santa Marta are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Santa Marta, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.-
BreakfastCO$12,000
Entertainment Budget in Santa Marta
Average Daily Costs
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Entertainment and activities in Santa Marta typically cost an average of $14 (CO$52,631) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.$14CO$52,631
Recommended Activities
Tips and Handouts Budget in Santa Marta
Average Daily Costs
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The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Santa Marta is $6.43 (CO$25,000) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Santa Marta is 5% - 15%.
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Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers$6.43CO$25,000
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Alcohol Budget in Santa Marta
Average Daily Costs
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average person spends about $6.58 (CO$25,598) on alcoholic beverages in Santa Marta per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2 Drinks for one day$6.58CO$25,598
What did other people spend on Alcohol in Santa Marta?
Typical prices for Alcohol in Santa Marta are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Santa Marta, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.-
BeerCO$2,200
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BeerCO$9,000
Water Budget in Santa Marta
Average Daily Costs
Calculated from travelers like you
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On average, people spend $1.03 (CO$4,021) on bottled water in Santa Marta per day. The public water in Santa Marta is not usually considered safe to drink.
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Water2 Bottled water for one day$1.03CO$4,021
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2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.