Cost of trip
How much does a 3-day Colombia trip cost?
A realistic budget for 3 days in Colombia, split into flights, hotels, food, activities, and local transport. Numbers based on our editorial baseline of $85/person/day mid-range — tweak the calculator below for your travel style.
Cost Calculator
🇨🇴 Colombia trip estimate
Estimated total · 2 travelers · 3 days$1,234 – $1,836
Flights
$848 – $1,294
Hotels
$125 – $187
Food
$92 – $137
Activities
$75 – $112
Local transport
$63 – $94
Estimates based on aggregate travel cost data, not live booking quotes. Click through for real-time Expedia pricing.
Quick reference: 3 days in Colombia
Budget
$255+
Hostels or budget hotels, street food, public transport, free attractions.
Mid-range
$510+
3-star hotels, casual restaurants, paid attractions, occasional taxis.
Luxury
$1,071+
4-5 star hotels, fine dining, private guides, premium experiences.
All totals are for two travelers including flights from the US East Coast. Solo travelers save ~30%; family-of-four roughly doubles.
What drives the cost in Colombia
- Flights: ~6h from NYC, so expect roughly $369 – $563 round-trip per person at mid-range fares. Compare current fares →
- Accommodation: 45% of the daily budget on average. For 3 days, expect $230 total at mid-range for two.
- Food: 22% of daily spend. $19/person/day mid-range.
- Activities + entrance fees: 18% — varies wildly with what you do.
- Local transport: 15% — taxis, trains, transit passes.