Is Liberia Expensive?

Is Liberia expensive to visit?

Liberia is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $127. Compared to the rest of Central America, it is a somewhat more expensive place to visit. It's ranked in the top 25% of cities in Central America for its overall travel costs, comparable to places like La Fortuna and Quepos.



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How expensive is Liberia?

On average, visitors spend about $127 per day when visiting Liberia (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $254 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Liberia here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Liberia?

A weekend trip to Liberia costs about $381 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $761.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Liberia?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Liberia costs around $888 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,776.

Is it expensive to backpack in Liberia?

Liberia is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 3 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $17 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $11 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $25. (See hostel prices in Liberia here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Liberia.

  • $11 for a dorm bed at Hospedaje Dodero
  • $15 for a dorm bed at Hostel Casa Mar

Are hotels expensive in Liberia?

Hotel prices in Liberia are very affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $59 per night for a room on average. There are around [5_STAR_COUNT] five star hotels in the city and they average [5_STAR_PRICE] per night. Three star hotels average $80 a night and two star hotels average $41 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Liberia
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
3 stars 8 $80
2 stars 6 $41
1 star 1 $46
No rating 3 $27

Carretera Interamericana Norte #1, 900 metros Este, sobre avenida 25, Barrio Buenos Aires Liberia Guanacaste, Liberia
Overall Rating 8.9
Rincon de La Vieja, Liberia
Overall Rating 8.6

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Liberia?

Activities and things to do in Liberia can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $25 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $31.

  • La Leona waterfall adventure hike half day : $45
  • 2-Hour Horseback Riding Tour in Guanacaste: $65
  • Zip-line Adventure: $53
  • Private Jungle Beach ATV Tour Guided By Kenneth: $140
  • Sunset Canopy Tour in Costa Rica: $100
  • Hiking to the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park Private Tour: $290
  • 3 Hour ATV Adventure Tour in El Jobo: $106
  • 4-Hour Private Guided ATV Tour in Costa Rica: $122

Is food expensive in Liberia?

Food in Liberia can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $36 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $42. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

  • Private Local Cooking Class in Nosara: $85

Is transportation expensive in Liberia?

Local transportation in Liberia can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $43 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $26. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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