FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN NICARAGUA
Most places in Nicaragua have no entrance fees or charge a nominal cost of $3-4 USD. Prices for tours range between $15 and $25 USD, depending on how many people join.
Small 6-8-bed dorms often cost between 250 and 350 NIO per night, while private rooms range between 700 and 1,700 NIO. Many hostels offer free Wi-Fi and breakfast, and many include a swimming pool. A twin room with breakfast in a modest two-star hotel should cost between 1,000 and 2,600 NIO. Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV, and sometimes a swimming pool are standard amenities.
Airbnb is offered on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua, as well as in Grenada and Managua (there are no rentals on the Atlantic side). A fantastic beachfront property can be had for between 2,800 and 4,200 NIO, depending on group size and house design. Expect to pay at least 880 NIO per night for a private room.
