Budget Hotels in Cartago, Oriental

Explore cheap places to stay in Cartago on Expedia.com and book a trip that sticks within your budget. Cartago is a destination that visitors enjoy for its coffeehouses. You can look through a wide offering of hotels and other accommodations with Member Prices to score great deals. With our site's handy page filters, you can search by your price range, or by amenities that customers often look for like free parking and a swimming pool. If you're interested in affordable options near specific attractions, such as Our Lady of the Angels Basilica or Las Ruinas de la Parroquia, try filtering by location to refine your search. As you browse, click the heart button to keep track of your favorites so that you can come back to them and make your final decision. Need a flight or a car for your trip? Take a look at the vacation packages available under Bundle and Save and discover more amazing deals by reserving transportation at the same time.

Weather will likely play an important role when you plan your trip to Cartago, and keep in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually April and March with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 65°F. The rainiest months in Cartago are October, June, August, and September, with each month seeing an average of 24 inches of rainfall.

Cartago is known for its coffeehouses and offers things to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for activities that are easy on the wallet. Enjoy the local natural beauty at Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu and Irazu Volcano National Park, or check out the area's cultural spots like Cartago Municipal Museum.

Scoping out the transportation options in Cartago can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), situated 16.2 mi (26.1 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is 21.4 mi (34.5 km) away. Cartago might not have very many public transportation choices so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.