Cheap Hotels & Resorts in Costa Rica from NZ$47

Check out low-cost places to stay in Costa Rica on Expedia.com and plan a trip that fits your budget. You can scroll through a wide range of hotels and other accommodation options with Member Prices to score the best deal for you and earn rewards. Guided by our site's convenient page filters, you can search by your price range, or by top amenities like free parking and a swimming pool. Or, narrow down your search with the location filters to see reasonable options close to local sights. While you browse, use the heart button to keep track of your favourites so that you can come back to them and make your final decision. Need a flight or a car for your trip? Take your pick of the holiday packages available under Bundle and Save and discover more amazing deals when you reserve your transport at the same time.

Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Costa Rica, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually February and March, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are August and September, with an average of 23°C. Average annual precipitation for Costa Rica is 757 mm.

You don't need to spend big to get to know Costa Rica. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then fill your itinerary with sights that cost little or nothing at all. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at Puerto Pizarro Mangroves.

Looking at these ways to get around Costa Rica is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is Tumbes (TBP-Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez), situated 16.6 mi (26.7 km) away. If that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Santa Rosa Intl. (ETR), which is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) away. Costa Rica might not have very many public transport choices so a rental car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.