Daily cost breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $17 | $42 | $118 |
| Food & drink | $10 | $24 | $67 |
| Local transport | $5 | $12 | $34 |
| Activities | $6 | $16 | $45 |
| Other | $2 | $6 | $17 |
| Total per day | $40 | $100 | $281 |
How much does a trip to Panama cost?
A 7-day trip to Panama costs about $280–$1,967 per person (2026), roughly $40–$281 per day, from budget to luxury travel. That covers accommodation, food, local transport and activities, and excludes international flights. Figures are recorded averages per traveler.
Daily costs are per person per day, excluding international flights, two sharing a room.
Panama trip cost quick facts
| Budget daily cost | $40 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range daily cost | $100 |
| Luxury daily cost | $281 |
| Accommodation (mid-range) | $42 / day |
| Food (mid-range) | $24 / day |
| Local transport (mid-range) | $12 / day |
| Activities (mid-range) | $16 / day |
| Currency | USD |
| Cheapest season | Green season (May–Nov) |
Average daily budget: from $40 per traveler
Budget travel
$40 / day
One week for two travelers: $560
Mid-range travel
$100 / day
One week for two travelers: $1,400
Luxury travel
$281 / day
One week for two travelers: $3,934
How much money do I need for 2 weeks in Panama?
Per traveler for 14 days, excluding flights: budget $560, mid-range $1,400, luxury $3,934.
| Trip length | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $120 | $300 | $843 |
| 7 days | $280 | $700 | $1,967 |
| 10 days | $400 | $1,000 | $2,810 |
| 14 days | $560 | $1,400 | $3,934 |
| 30 days | $1,200 | $3,000 | $8,430 |
Is my budget enough for Panama?
- Is $1,500 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($700) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $1,500 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($1,400) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($1,967) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $3,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers mid-range travel ($1,400) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 7 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($1,967) per traveler, excluding flights.
- Is $5,000 enough for 14 days? Yes, it covers luxury travel ($3,934) per traveler, excluding flights.
Panama trip cost FAQ
- How much does a trip to Panama cost per day?
- Recorded daily spend starts at about $40 per traveler, with a mid-range day at about $100 and a luxury day at about $281. Flights are not included.
- How much does one week in Panama cost for two?
- At mid-range level, about $1,400 for two travelers over seven days, excluding flights.
- Is Panama expensive to visit?
- Recorded daily costs in Panama range from about $40 on a budget to about $281 for luxury travel per traveler. Compare it with other countries in the Guidese Trip Cost Index.
- How much money do I need for 10 days in Panama?
- About $400 per traveler at the lowest recorded daily level, or about $1,000 at mid-range, excluding flights.
- What is included in the Panama daily cost?
- Accommodation, food, local transport and activities per traveler. International flights, visas and insurance are not included.
Is Panama cheaper than nearby countries?
Mid-range daily cost per traveler, same currency only.
| Country | Mid-range / day |
|---|---|
| Panama | $100 |
| Mexico | $110 |
| Costa Rica | $131 |
| Guatemala | $65 |
| Canada | $169 |
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"Other" covers small daily extras such as a local SIM card, tips and small purchases.