A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Warwick Parish vs. Tamarindo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Warwick Parish or Tamarindo?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Warwick Parish or Tamarindo? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Warwick Parish or Tamarindo?

Warwick Parish

One of the nine parishes of Bermuda, Warwick Parish is named for Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, and is located in the central south mainland of the island chain. It occupies an area southeast of the Great Sound, including a few of the islands that lie within the sound itself. Though it covers only about 2.3 square miles, Warwick has much to offer in natural features and islands, as well as activities from water sports and swimming to golfing and horseback riding. As a seaside town, the area can be toured by land or by sea.

Tamarindo

Tamarindo is a small beach town in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica on the Pacific Coast. This town is usually sought out by surfers, fishers, couples, and families. There are delicious restaurants, beautiful beaches, and friendly Tico's and Tica's (local Costa Rican nicknames) everywhere.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Costa Rica, and The Best Budget Tours to Costa Rica.


Which place is cheaper, Tamarindo or Warwick Parish?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Warwick Parish is $253, while the average daily cost in Tamarindo is $121. 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 Warwick Parish and Tamarindo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Warwick Parish $144
    Tamarindo $50
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Warwick Parish $288
    Tamarindo $100
Compare Hotels in Warwick Parish and Tamarindo

Looking for a hotel in Warwick Parish or Tamarindo? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Warwick Parish


Hotels in Tamarindo


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Tamarindo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Warwick Parish $34
    Tamarindo $69

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warwick Parish

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Warwick Parish:

  • Private Transfer from Royal Naval Dockyard to Bermuda hotels: $33
  • Private Transfer - Bermuda Airport (BDA) to Royal Naval Dockyard: $33
  • Harbour Nights Festival Roundtrip Transfer : $50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tamarindo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tamarindo:

  • Private Transfer From Liberia Airport Hotel Arco Iris Tamarindo: $20
  • Private Transfer From Liberia Airport To Hotel Mar Rey Tamarindo: $20
  • Private Transfer From Liberia Airport To Hotel Pastiempo Tamarindo: $20
  • Private Transfer From Liberia Airport To Best Western Tamarindo: $20
  • Private Transfer from Liberia Airport to Tamarindo Beach: $20
  • Private Transfer From Liberia Airport To La Palapa In Tamarindo: $20
  • Private Transfer from Liberia/Tamarindo Guanacaste Airport: $20
  • Private Transfer From Liberia Airport to Selina Tamarindo: $21
  • Private Transfer From Liberia Airport/Cabinas El Labrador: $21
  • Private or VIP Transfer: Liberia Airport to Westin/Tamarindo: $22
  • Playa Grande to Liberia Airport (LIR) Departure Private Transfer: $31
  • Flamingo/Tamarindo to Liberia Airport(LIR)- Departure Transfer: $38

Is it cheaper to fly into Warwick Parish or Tamarindo?

Prices for flights to both Tamarindo and Warwick Parish 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
    Warwick Parish $68
    Tamarindo $32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warwick Parish

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Warwick Parish.

  • Bermuda Food Tour: Eat, Drink and Explore: $129
  • Bermuda After Hours Food Tour: $169

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tamarindo

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tamarindo.

  • Online Class on Zoom: Cooking Costa Rica Homemade Food: $35
  • Traditional Cooking Class In Tamarindo: $95
  • Traditional Cooking Class In Tamarindo: $95

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Warwick Parish $40
    Tamarindo $17

Tours and Activities in Warwick Parish

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Warwick Parish are as follows:

  • Bermudaful Half Island Tour : $50
  • A Bermuda Exquisite Experience with Scenic Ferry Return: $65
  • Restless Native Catamaran Sunset & Swizzle Cruise: $70
  • Famous Homes and Hideaways Cruise in Bermuda: $72
  • Bermuda Glass Bottom Boat Cruise: $72
  • A Bermuda Island Experience with Beach Stop: $75
  • Bermudaful Island Tour : $75
  • Bermuda Triangle Twilight Cruise: $78
  • Island Wrap Around Tour of Bermuda: $85
  • Bermuda Rum Cruise: $89
  • Bermuda Dockyard Segway Tour: $93
  • Restless Native Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour: $95

Tours and Activities in Tamarindo

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Tamarindo are as follows:

  • Sea turtle watching tour near playa grande: $44
  • Tamarindo Estuary Tour: $44
  • Tour of the Mangroves and Wetlands of Tamarindo by Boat: $45
  • Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo: $46
  • Tamarindo Birdwatching Crocodiles and Monkey Tour: $50
  • ATV Beach and Mountain Tour!: $62
  • Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch: $65
  • Howler Monkey Mangrove Kayaking Tour: $65
  • UTV Side By Side Off Road Tour Tamarindo Beach & Flamingo Beach: $65
  • ATV and UTV Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal Beach: $67
  • Turtle Watching Tour: $70
  • ATV Tour through the Flamingo Potrero and Brasilito Area: $70

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Warwick Parish $34
    Tamarindo $14

Sample the Local Flavors in Tamarindo

Also in Tamarindo, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Tamarindo Bar Crawl Experience: $25


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Warwick Parish and Tamarindo, we can see that Warwick Parish is more expensive. And not only is Tamarindo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Warwick Parish is in Caribbean Islands and Tamarindo is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tamarindo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tamarindo 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 Warwick Parish would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Warwick Parish than you might in Tamarindo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Warwick Parish Expensive? and Is Tamarindo Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Warwick Parish or Tamarindo?

Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Warwick Parish or Tamarindo in the Summer?

Both Tamarindo and Warwick Parish are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Warwick Parish throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Tamarindo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Tamarindo. It's quite rainy in Warwick Parish. In July, Warwick Parish usually receives less rain than Tamarindo. Warwick Parish gets 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain, while Tamarindo receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

In July, Warwick Parish is generally around the same temperature as Tamarindo. Daily temperatures in Warwick Parish average around 27°C (81°F), and Tamarindo fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Warwick Parish 27°C (81°F) 
    Tamarindo 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Warwick Parish or Tamarindo in the Autumn?

Both Tamarindo and Warwick Parish during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Warwick Parish because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tamarindo year-round.

Tamarindo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Warwick Parish. Warwick Parish usually gets less rain in October than Tamarindo. Warwick Parish gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Tamarindo receives 254 mm (10 in) of rain this time of the year.

Warwick Parish is cooler than Tamarindo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Warwick Parish averages around 24°C (76°F) in October, and Tamarindo fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Warwick Parish 24°C (76°F) 
    Tamarindo 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Warwick Parish or Tamarindo in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Warwick Parish and Tamarindo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Warwick Parish year-round. Tamarindo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Warwick Parish gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Warwick Parish usually receives more rain than Tamarindo. Warwick Parish gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Tamarindo receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.

In the winter, Warwick Parish is much colder than Tamarindo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Warwick Parish in January average around 18°C (64°F), and Tamarindo averages at about 27°C (81°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Warwick Parish 18°C (64°F) 
    Tamarindo 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Warwick Parish or Tamarindo in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Warwick Parish as well as Tamarindo. Warwick Parish attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tamarindo throughout the year.

Warwick Parish usually gets more rain in April than Tamarindo. Warwick Parish gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Tamarindo receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

In April, Warwick Parish is generally much colder than Tamarindo. Daily temperatures in Warwick Parish average around 19°C (66°F), and Tamarindo fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Warwick Parish 19°C (66°F) 
    Tamarindo 29°C (85°F)

Typical Weather for Tamarindo and Warwick Parish

Warwick Parish Tamarindo
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 18°C (64°F) 125 mm (4.9 in) 27°C (81°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)
Feb 18°C (64°F) 157 mm (6.2 in) 28°C (83°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Mar 18°C (64°F) 106 mm (4.2 in) 29°C (84°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Apr 19°C (66°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 29°C (85°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
May 22°C (71°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 29°C (83°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)
Jun 25°C (77°F) 157 mm (6.2 in) 28°C (82°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 142 mm (5.6 in) 28°C (82°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Aug 28°C (82°F) 162 mm (6.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 289 mm (11.4 in)
Sep 27°C (80°F) 157 mm (6.2 in) 28°C (82°F) 328 mm (12.9 in)
Oct 24°C (76°F) 174 mm (6.9 in) 27°C (81°F) 254 mm (10 in)
Nov 21°C (71°F) 133 mm (5.2 in) 27°C (81°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Dec 19°C (67°F) 129 mm (5.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)