How much does it cost to travel to Bogota?
You should plan to spend around $49 (CO$200,773) per day on your vacation in Bogota. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $13 (CO$51,762) on meals
- $8.24 (CO$33,491) on local transportation
- $49 (CO$200,268) on hotels
A one week trip to Bogota for two people costs, on average, $691 (CO$2,810,823). 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.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently to Bogota 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 Bogota expensive to visit?
Bogota 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 falls in the average range in the country for its prices. Budget travelers enjoy spending long periods of time exploring Bogota in depth.
Within South America, Bogota is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to many other destinations.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Bogota Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Bogota?
The average Bogota trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Bogota travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
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Category
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Cost
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Accommodation 1
(Double Occupancy)
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CO$200,268
($49)
|
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Local Transportation 1
|
CO$33,491
($8)
|
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Food 2
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CO$51,762
($13)
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Entertainment 1
|
CO$50,677
($12)
|
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Tips and Handouts 1
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CO$15,625 -
46,875
($4 - 12)
|
|
Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps 1
|
CO$21,096 -
63,289
($5 - 16)
|
|
Alcohol 2
|
CO$26,287 -
78,860
($6 - 19)
|
Accommodation Budget in Bogota
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Bogota is $25 (CO$100,134). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Bogota is $49 (CO$200,268). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Bogota? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Transportation Budget in Bogota
Calculated from travelers like you
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The cost of a taxi ride in Bogota is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $8.24 (CO$33,491) per person, per day, on local transportation in Bogota.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$8.24
CO$33,491
How much does it cost to go to Bogota? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Bogota will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Typical prices for Transportation in Bogota are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Bogota, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.
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Taxi from Airport
CO$28,866
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Taxi Ride
CO$1,500
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2 Bus Passes
CO$3,400
Food Budget in Bogota
Calculated from travelers like you
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While meal prices in Bogota can vary, the average cost of food in Bogota is $13 (CO$51,762) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Bogota should cost around $5.09 (CO$20,705) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Bogota is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$13
CO$51,762
Typical prices for Food in Bogota are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Bogota, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.
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Breakfast
CO$6,000
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Hot Dog
CO$3,500
Entertainment Budget in Bogota
Calculated from travelers like you
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Entertainment and activities in Bogota typically cost an average of $12 (CO$50,677) 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.
$12
CO$50,677
Typical prices for Entertainment in Bogota are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Bogota, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.
Tips and Handouts Budget in Bogota
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Bogota is $7.69 (CO$31,250) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Bogota is 5% - 15%.
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Tips and Handouts1
For guides or service providers
$7.69
CO$31,250
Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps Budget in Bogota
Calculated from travelers like you
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Unfortunately, bad things can happen on a trip. Well, you've just got to deal with it! The average price for a scam, robbery, or mishap in Bogota is $10 (CO$42,193), as reported by travelers.
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Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps1
$10
CO$42,193
Alcohol Budget in Bogota
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average person spends about $13 (CO$52,573) on alcoholic beverages in Bogota 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
$13
CO$52,573
Water Budget in Bogota
Calculated from travelers like you
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On average, people spend $1.20 (CO$4,873) on bottled water in Bogota per day. The public water in Bogota is not usually considered safe to drink.
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Water2
Bottled water for one day
$1.20
CO$4,873
Last Updated: Sep 5, 2022
Bogota On a Budget
La Candalaria, Bogota, Colombia
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
Sights
If you are interested in seeing the historical hub of Bogota, look no further than La Candelaria. This is the city's colonial center of cobbled streets lined with centuries-old churches, old architecture in homes and buildings, as well as a handful of important museums. Some of these include the Emerald Museum where you can see artists making jewelry and the Emerald Market where you can make purchases of the precious gems. There is also the Gold Museum which exhibits an impressive collection of gold and pre-Colombian artifacts from Colombia and surrounding nations, as well as Museum of Colonial Art amongst others.
In the San Diego region, you can take a ride up to the Cerro de Monserrate for beautiful panoramic views of the city. Also in the area is the National Museum, the oldest in the country build in 1823 with stone and brick fortress architecture. The museum houses a collection of over 20,000 pieces including works of art and objects representing different national history periods dating back 10,000 years BC. Other sights include the historic Bolivar Square, the Bogota Botanical Garden, plenty of parks, and a number of churches.
Neighborhoods
Bogota is ultimately divided into four sections. The South is mainly the poorer section of the city, El Centro is the original downtown with traditional heritage locations and public offices, El Occidente is home to Bogota's major sporting venues and outdoor parks, and the North is where most modern development exists with shopping centers, boutiques, cafes, and nightclubs. Beyond this, the city is further divided into neighborhoods like La Candelaria, the colonial district where the city was founded in 1538. Along its cobbled streets you will find colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical performance hall Teatro Colon and the 17th-century Iglesia de San Francisco. Chapinero makes up the new downtown with plenty of opportunity for shopping, dining, and sight-seeing, El Salitre focuses more on outdoor activities like sports, concerts, and festivals, and La Macarena is a bohemian neighborhood around the bullfight ring full of cafes, art galleries, and restaurants.
Activities
For a more guided experience of seeing Bogota there are plenty of tours available that cater to different areas of interest. The Bogota Salsa Tour, for example, takes visitors on a tour through the city through the route of live salsa music and dancing. It is an important part of the city's culture and offers a unique way to experience the city's nightlife and entertainment. There are also walking and bike tours to experience the historic side of the city in a place like La Candelaria, and even a more contemporary Graffiti Tour for those interested in the alternative art scene.
On the outskirts of the city, there is opportunity for hiking and mountain biking, as well as ecological tours, like an eco-hike in the Humedales, for those interested in the natural environs of the area.
Throughout the year there are also markets, performances, and festivals held in Bogota. Every Friday and Sunday night, for example, Avenida Septima is closed for all sorts of street performers, live music, magic shows, crafts, and more. And then there is also the Iberoamerican Theater Festival, the biggest theater festival in the world, which occurs every two years in April.
Food and Dining
Being such a large city, Bogota features a whole range of environments to kick back and indulge in some of the flavors and textures of the region. One traditional dish you might find is arepas, corn flour based pancakes, sometimes made with cheese or slightly salted. Empanadas are also popular in Bogota and all of South America. They are pasties or pot pies usually consisting of meat, potato, vegetables and rice wrapped in a corn flour crust. Tamal, usually eaten for breakfast, is a mixture of meat, chicken, potato, vegetables, and yellow corn wrapped in plantain leaves and then boiled. Traditionally, tamal should be accompanied by a large mug of hot chocolate and a piece of bread. And then there is ajiaco, a traditional thick soup based on three kinds of potatoes, chicken, avocado, dairy cream, herbs, and corn amongst other ingredients. All these and more can be found in any of the city's main dining hubs.
Transportation
By plane, Bogota is served by El Dorado International Airport, located about 20 minutes from the downtown area in good traffic. It is the third busiest airport in Latin America with flights operating to and from North America, the United States, South America, the Caribbean, and Europe. To get to the city from the airport, you can take a bus or taxi or the Transmilenio-Bogota's bus rapid transit system.
For long distance bus to destinations around the country, Bogota's main station is El Terminal de Transporte de Bogota.
The city itself is organized on a kind of grid pattern and can be navigated by taxi, Uber, Transmilenio, bus, or bicycle.
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