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Colombia
How Much Does Cartagena Cost?
A complete daily budget breakdown for Cartagena, Colombia — from backpacker to luxury traveler.
Quick Budget Summary
Budget
$45
/day
$315 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$110
/day
$770 for 7 days
Luxury
$320
/day
$2,240 for 7 days
Current Hotel Prices
Daily Cost Breakdown
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Luxury
Accommodation
$16
Hostels, guesthouses
$44
3-star hotels, Airbnb
$144
5-star hotels, boutiques
Food
$14
Street food, markets
$28
Casual restaurants
$64
Fine dining
Transport
$7
Public transit, walking
$17
Metro + occasional taxi
$48
Private transfers
Activities
$9
Free museums, parks
$22
Paid attractions, tours
$64
Private guides, VIP access
Total / Day
$45
$110
$320
Money-Saving Tips for Cartagena
- Stay inside the walled city (Centro Histórico) or Getsemaní — outside is mostly business hotels
- Visit Castillo San Felipe in the morning before the Caribbean sun gets brutal
- Day-trip to the Rosario Islands for snorkelling — book through your hotel, not beach hawkers
- Bring cash for street vendors; cards are sometimes refused even at upscale restaurants
- Visit during shoulder season (December to April (dry season)) for the best balance of weather and prices
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