How Much Does a Wedding in Costa Rica Cost 2026. While a destination wedding in Costa Rica is often significantly more affordable than a traditional wedding in the United States or Canada, the final price tag depends entirely on your vision.

Average cost of wedding in Costa Rica

In 2025, the average cost for a standard wedding with 40–50 guests ranges between $15,000 and $25,000. However, savvy planning can lower this, while luxury expectations can easily push it higher.

Costa Rica wedding packages prices

To help you budget, here is a realistic breakdown by wedding style:

The Intimate Wedding (20–40 guests): $12,000 – $20,000

This tier often utilizes boutique hotels or private villas where you can save on venue fees by staying on-site.

The Full Resort Wedding (50–100 guests): $25,000 – $45,000+

Large all-inclusive resorts (like those in Guanacaste) charge per head. While convenient, keep in mind that “All-Inclusive” packages often include generic photography, so many couples allocate extra budget to hire an outside photographer for better quality.

Cost of elopement Costa Rica

The Elopement (Just the couple): $3,000 – $6,000

This usually covers a symbolic ceremony, a bouquet, a private dinner, and, most importantly, professional photography to capture the adventure.

Pro-Tip for Savings:
If you are flexible with dates, booking your wedding during the “Green Season” (May through November) can save you 15–20% on venue rentals compared to the peak Dry Season months.

If you really like a vendor like wedding photographer or videographer, but is out of your budget, explain your plan and vision so they can understand. We work for the pay but also for our passion as explorers, visual artist and storytellers.