La Fortuna Trip Budget Calculator

Estimate your total travel costs for a trip to La Fortuna, from the Arenal Volcano to the hot springs and Río Celeste. Prices are in US dollars.

Travel style

Backpacker Hostels, sodas, public buses Mid-Range Standard hotels, restaurants, rental car Luxury Rainforest resorts, private drivers and guides

Your estimated budget

Daily cost 258 USD ≈ 237 EUR

Total trip cost 1,803 USD ≈ 1658 EUR

Daily breakdown

Accommodation 85 USD / day Standard double hotel room ≈ 78 EUR / day

Food 35 USD / day Sit-down restaurants ≈ 32 EUR / day

Transport 30 USD / day Rental car ≈ 28 EUR / day

Activities 45 USD / day Paid hot springs complex, guided hikes, one or two national park entries ≈ 41 EUR / day

Activities per day 63 USD / day Hot springs & thermal pools, Adventure sports ≈ 58 EUR / day

Estimates based on typical 2026 prices in USD. Actual costs vary by season and by how many paid hot springs or park entries you choose. The activities total is averaged across your selected extras.