Should you visit Roatan or Liberia?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Roatan and Liberia. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
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 Roatan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Roatan is $31, 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 Roatan and Liberia in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $18 for a double occupancy room in Roatan.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $78 for a double occupancy room in Liberia.
Food
Food in Roatan costs travelers about $7.72 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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
Roatan $7.72
Liberia $14
Typical Food prices in Liberia
Some typical examples of dining costs in Liberia are as follows:
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Roatan is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $15 per person, per day, on local transportation in Roatan.
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 Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
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bus & Taxi Uber Roatan transfer to the beach customize your tour:
$26
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 Roatan or Liberia?
Prices for flights to both Liberia and Roatan 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
Entertainment and activities in Roatan typically cost an average of $22 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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 Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
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Do It Your Way Roatán Free Style Tour.:
$32
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Shore Excursion: Roatan 360 Panoramic City Tour:
$35
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Shore Excursion: Roatan Private VIP Customizable Island Tour:
$35
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Shore Excursion: Roatan Half Day Private City Tour:
$45
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Shore Excursion: Roatan Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour and Beach:
$45
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Roatan Island Tour:
$45
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Roatan animal sanctuary and island adventures:
$47
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Private Roatan Island Tour:
$47
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Island tour in Roatan:
$49
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Roatan Stewart Tours:best Of Roatan Tour '':
$49
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Roatan Shore Excursion: Hanging Bridges Eco Tour and Beach Break:
$50
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Good Samaritan Tour:
$51
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 $5.79 on alcoholic beverages in Roatan 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 Roatan and Liberia, we can see that Liberia is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Roatan.
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