Should you visit La Ceiba or Liberia?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between La Ceiba and Liberia can help you decide which place is right for you.
La Ceiba
La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras, situated on the north Caribbean coast. The city has a population of about a quarter million people. Many people who visit this city do so before heading into Pico Bonito National Park. It hasn't had the best infrastructure for tourists in the past but is developing fast. It is about 200 kilometers from San Pedro Sula, another large city in Honduras.
Liberia
Liberia is a town in northwestern Costa Rica. It is the capital of the Guanacaste province, which is about 140 miles away from Costa Rica's capital, San Jose. The town has a population of about 56,000 and is one of the tourism centers of the country.
Which city is cheaper, Liberia or La Ceiba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in La Ceiba is $54, while the average daily cost in Liberia is $73. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for La Ceiba and Liberia in more detail.
Accommodation
La Ceiba's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $38. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $19.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $78 for a double occupancy room in Liberia.
Food
While meal prices in La Ceiba can vary, the average travelers spends about $15 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in La Ceiba should cost around $6.00 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in La Ceiba is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
In Liberia travelers spend around $14 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
La Ceiba $15
Liberia $14
Typical Food prices in Liberia
Some typical examples of dining costs in Liberia are as follows:
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around La Ceiba is $26 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The cost of a taxi ride in Liberia is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $28 per person, per day, on local transportation in Liberia.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Liberia
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Liberia are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liberia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liberia:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Liberia to Liberia Airport (LIR):
$27
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Private Airport Transfer: Liberia Airport (LIR) to Liberia:
$27
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Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Riu Palace Hotel in Guanacaste:
$65
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Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Playas del Coco Guanacaste:
$67
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Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Planet Hollywood Beach Resort:
$76
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Private Airport Transfer to Andaz Peninsula Papagayo:
$80
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Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Riu Guanacaste Hotel in Guanacaste:
$85
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Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to El Mangroove Hotel:
$85
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Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Bosque del Mar Hotel:
$85
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Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Playa Hermosa Guanacaste:
$85
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Transfer from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Andaz Papagayo Resort:
$85
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Liberia Airport Transfer from/to Playa Tamarindo:
$85
Is it cheaper to fly into La Ceiba or Liberia?
Prices for flights to both Liberia and La Ceiba 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.
Entertainment
La Ceiba's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $18 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Entertainment and activities in Liberia typically cost an average of $16 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in La Ceiba
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for La Ceiba are as follows:
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The best of La Ceiba walking tour:
$496
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Romantic tour in La Ceiba:
$496
Tours and Activities in Liberia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Liberia are as follows:
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Eco-Adventure Park Day Pass:
$82
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Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour and Liberia City Sightseeing:
$95
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Nosara river guided kayak mangrove and environment watching tour in Guanacaste:
$100
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La Vieja Waterfalls Hike - All in ONE experience:
$100
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Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo:
$113
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Sloth and Rainforest Adventure with Lunch:
$120
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Palo Verde National Park boat tour:
$120
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Rincon de la Vieja National Park Hike - All in ONE experience:
$125
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Water Tubing Adventure and Hot Springs at Rincon de la Vieja from Liberia:
$128
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Dino Park and Blue River Resort Adventure in Rincon de la Vieja from Playa Del Coco:
$128
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Zipline, Tarzan Swing, and Blue River Adventure from Liberia:
$128
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Blue Volcanic River Waterfalls and Hot Springs Mud Bath Adventure in Rincon de la Vieja from Liberia:
$128
Alcohol
The average person spends about $4.23 on alcoholic beverages in La Ceiba per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about $8.15 on alcoholic beverages in Liberia per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between La Ceiba and Liberia, we can see that Liberia is more expensive. And not only is La Ceiba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to La Ceiba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in La Ceiba and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Liberia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liberia than you might in La Ceiba.
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