A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antigua Guatemala vs. Santa Elena for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Antigua Guatemala $63
  Santa Elena $88

The average daily cost (per person) in Antigua Guatemala is $63, while the average daily cost in Santa Elena is $88. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Antigua Guatemala and Santa Elena in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Antigua Guatemala $21
  Santa Elena $53
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Antigua Guatemala $42
  Santa Elena $106

Compare Hotels in Antigua Guatemala and Santa Elena

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Antigua Guatemala $12
  Santa Elena $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala

Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Transfer from La Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico (One Way): $260
• Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Lake Atitlan : $250
• Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $80
• Antigua to Guatemala La Aurora Airport (GUA) - Private Transfer: $40
• Antigua Hotels to Guatemala Airport GUA Departure Transfer: $40
• Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Puerto Quetzal Port: $28
• Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santa Elena

Also for Santa Elena, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Private Transfer From Monteverde To La Fortuna From 11 to 15 passengers: $402
• One way Private Transfer from Monteverde to Jaco up to 5 passengers.: $320
• One Way Private Transfer from Monteverde - Liberia: $276
• One-Way Private Transfer: Monteverde to Quepos and Manuel Antonio: $276
• Private Transfer From Monteverde To La Fortuna From 7 to 10 passengers: $268
• Private Transfer Lake crossing from Monteverde To Arenal From 1 to 6 passengers: $249
• Private Transfer From Monteverde to San Jose With 2 Stops: $216
• Private Transfer From Monteverde To La Fortuna From 1 to 6 passengers: $211
• Direct transfer from Monteverde to San Jose, English Speaking Driver: $183
• Peñas Blancas to Liberia Airport (LIR) Departure Private Transfer: $39
• Shuttle Transfer Lake crossing from Monteverde To Arenal: $27

Is it cheaper to fly into Antigua Guatemala or Santa Elena?

Prices for flights to both Santa Elena and Antigua Guatemala change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Food

• Food Meals for one day
  Antigua Guatemala $14
  Santa Elena $23

Typical Food prices in Antigua Guatemala

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:

• Lunch
  $3.21
• Lunch
  $7.70

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala

For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Taste of Guatemala,Walking Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala : $50
• Antigua, Guatemala: Antigua Street Food Tour: $55
• Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
• Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $65
• Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class: $69
• Street Food Tour Around Antigua: $70
• Guatemalan Cooking Class : $75
• Market food tour and tortilla workshop: $79
• Market and Mayan Cooking Class: $80
• Foodie & street food tour: $85
• Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
• Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $95

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santa Elena

For Santa Elena, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Farm Tour & Farm to Table Dinner: $50

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Antigua Guatemala $15
  Santa Elena $29

Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.

• ¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!: $100
• 2 Day Tour: Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan from Antigua: $150
• 2 days / 1 night Tour Magical Lake Atitlan Tour: $421
• 2- Day Tour: Yaxha Sunset & Tikal from Antigua Guatemala: $566
• 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
• 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $245
• 2-Day Shared Hiking Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $85
• 3 Days and 2 Nights Tour in Guatemala Highlands: $500
• 3-Day Tour of Cobán and Semuc Champey from Antigua: $446
• 3-Day Tour of Lake Atitlan & Chichicastenango Market: $225
• 6-Day Private Tour Acatenango and Fuego Volcanoes: $1,500
• ANTIGUA Villages Tour: $72

Tours and Activities in Santa Elena

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santa Elena.

• Cloud Forest hanging bridges with a local naturalist tour guide: $20
• Curi-field Bird-Watching tour semi private: $50
• Wildlife Tour in Curicancha : $25
• 100% Adventure Park Combo: Zipline, Superman, and Mega Tarzan Tour in Monteverde: $57
• 3 hours of the Longest and Highest Extreme Zip line Experience in Monteverde: $80
• 5-Hour Birdwatching and Photography Tour in Monteverde: $100
• 5-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Experience with Ziplining and Hanging Bridges: $232
• Admission Ticket to Las Pumas Rescue Center : $20
• Adventure Day - Outdoor activities for Family and Friends Special Package.: $29
• Adventure Park High Ropes Course : $69
• Bird Watching Tour in Monteverde: $75
• Bird-Watching private tour: $80

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Antigua Guatemala $11
  Santa Elena $5.97

Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:

• Antigua Bar Crawl: $26