Nosara travel guide

Nosara Tourism | Nosara Guide

You're Going to Love Nosara

Nosara is a must-see destination in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nosara has to offer.

Where to Eat in Nosara

If you’re looking for affordable options, Huacas Restaurant (Proyecto Americano Las Huacas, Lote EE90) and Restaurante Chirriboca (Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge) are great picks.

When to visit Nosara

Nosara in September
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nosara in September
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nosara in March, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is October, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 80.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 14.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Nosara, with an average rainfall of 0″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Nosara

Plane

When flying to Nosara, you’ll arrive at Nosara Beach (NOB), which is located 1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Nosara is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 170 km from Nosara. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Alamo, among others, in San José.

Plane

When flying to Nosara, you’ll arrive at Nosara Beach (NOB), which is located 1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Nosara is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 170 km from Nosara. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Alamo, among others, in San José.

Airports near Nosara

Airlines serving Nosara

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,730 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,530 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,344 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (323 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Nosara

Most booked hotels in Nosara

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 183 reviews)
$392+
The Nomadic Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 434 reviews)
$85+
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 246 reviews)
$267+
Jungle's Edge
3 stars
Good (7.4, 122 reviews)
$99+
Cabinas surf Arribadas
1 star
Good (7, 122 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Nosara

Renting a car in Nosara costs $33 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Nosara Beach.

Expect to pay $5.53 per gallon in Nosara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.32 and $88.43. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Nosara, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Nosara costs $33 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Nosara Beach.

Expect to pay $5.53 per gallon in Nosara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.32 and $88.43. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Nosara, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.