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San Carlos de Bariloche, Provincia de Rio Negro, Argentina

How much does it cost to travel to San Carlos de Bariloche?

You should plan to spend around $7.59 (AR$6,392) per day on your vacation in San Carlos de Bariloche. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $2.85 (AR$2,402) on meals
  • $2.34 (AR$1,970) on local transportation
  • $5.49 (AR$4,624) on hotels

A one week trip to San Carlos de Bariloche for two people costs, on average, $106 (AR$89,494). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

In recent years, the Argentine Peso has been very unstable. Therefore, travel cost estimates can sometimes be inaccurate for this country.
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $7.59
    AR$6,392
  • One Week Per person
    $53
    AR$44,747
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $106
    AR$89,494
  • One Month Per person
    $228
    AR$191,772
  • One Week For a couple
    $106
    AR$89,494
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $213
    AR$178,987
  • One Month For a couple
    $456
    AR$383,544
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to San Carlos de Bariloche cost?

A one week trip to San Carlos de Bariloche usually costs around $53 (AR$44,747) for one person and $106 (AR$89,494) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to San Carlos de Bariloche on average costs around $106 (AR$89,494) for one person and $213 (AR$178,987) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in San Carlos de Bariloche will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to San Carlos de Bariloche on average costs around $228 (AR$191,772) for one person and $456 (AR$383,544) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to San Carlos de Bariloche has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is San Carlos de Bariloche expensive to visit?

San Carlos de Bariloche is a very affordable place to visit. Located in Argentina, which is a very affordable country, visitors will appreciate the lower prices of this destination. It is in the top 10% of cities in the country for its affordability. Budget travelers enjoy spending long periods of time exploring San Carlos de Bariloche in depth.

Within South America, San Carlos de Bariloche is a very affordable destination compared to other places. It is in the top 10% of cities in South America for its affordability. Very few cities in the region are as affordable as San Carlos de Bariloche.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is San Carlos de Bariloche Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to San Carlos de Bariloche?

The average San Carlos de Bariloche trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these San Carlos de Bariloche travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) AR$4,624 ($5)
Local Transportation 1 AR$1,970 ($2)
Food 2 AR$2,402 ($3)
Entertainment 1 AR$2,635 ($3)
Alcohol 2 AR$791 - 2,373 ($1 - 3)
Accommodation Budget in San Carlos de Bariloche
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in San Carlos de Bariloche is $2.75 (AR$2,312). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in San Carlos de Bariloche is $5.49 (AR$4,624). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $2.75
    AR$2,312
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $5.49
    AR$4,624

Hotel Prices in San Carlos de Bariloche

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in San Carlos de Bariloche based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $126. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in San Carlos de Bariloche
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in San Carlos de Bariloche is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $2.34 (AR$1,970) per person, per day, on local transportation in San Carlos de Bariloche.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $2.34
    AR$1,970

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Flights to San Carlos de Bariloche
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Rental Cars in San Carlos de Bariloche
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Food Budget in San Carlos de Bariloche
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in San Carlos de Bariloche can vary, the average cost of food in San Carlos de Bariloche is $2.85 (AR$2,402) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in San Carlos de Bariloche should cost around $1.14 (AR$961) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in San Carlos de Bariloche is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $2.85
    AR$2,402

What did other people spend on Food in San Carlos de Bariloche?

Typical prices for Food in San Carlos de Bariloche are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in San Carlos de Bariloche, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.


  • Pastries
    AR$12
  • Empanadas
    AR$27


Entertainment Budget in San Carlos de Bariloche
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in San Carlos de Bariloche typically cost an average of $3.13 (AR$2,635) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $3.13
    AR$2,635

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Alcohol Budget in San Carlos de Bariloche
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $1.88 (AR$1,582) on alcoholic beverages in San Carlos de Bariloche per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $1.88
    AR$1,582

What did other people spend on Alcohol in San Carlos de Bariloche?

Typical prices for Alcohol in San Carlos de Bariloche are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in San Carlos de Bariloche, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.


  • Beer
    AR$10


Water Budget in San Carlos de Bariloche
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend $0.04 (AR$31) on bottled water in San Carlos de Bariloche per day. The public water in San Carlos de Bariloche is considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $0.04
    AR$31


San Carlos de Bariloche On a Budget
San Carlos de Bariloche Refugio Frey, San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
Set in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Argentina, San Carlos de Bariloche is the biggest city in the Lake District. Bariloche is popular for skiing and snowboarding in the winter and trekking, swimming, fishing and horseback riding in the summertime.

No matter the time of year, there is something for everyone in Bariloche. Skiing season begins from June to October while fishing season is from November to April. Summer is from December to March, but visiting during low seasons (Spring in October to December and Autumn in late-April to mid-June) also has its benefits when it comes to saving cash and avoiding crowds.

Check out our ultimate guide to Hiking in Patagonia.
Sights
Centro Civico, the tourist information center is located in Downtown Bariloche right on the waterfront of Lake Nahuel Huapi, where the library, Museum of Patagonia, and municipal buildings were all built in Alpine-style architecture.

A half-day is plenty of time to take a boat to Isla Victoria to explore beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters and a variety of trails through a forest of giant centennial Sequoias trees. Visit the Arrayanes woods on a nearby island for even more unusual trees, which started as seedlings from foreign lands. Guides are available for hire if you want to hear the island's interesting history, but be sure to book a guide who speaks your language.

Cerro Otto is ideal for a self-guided trek and easy walk for incredible panoramic views of Bariloche. Easily accessible by car or cable car, the lodge on top has a revolving restaurant and a free art gallery. There is also a free bus to take visitors to and from the town center.

Take a public bus to Parque Municipal Llao Llao for a quiet walk and amazing vistas and while you're in the area, take a break at the Gilbert Brewery for a stout beer with goulash or trout.

Activities
Cerro Catedral is the most popular resort for skiing and snowboarding, offering more than just activities in the snow, with plenty of bars, restaurants, concerts, polo and rugby games, and even a small shopping center. Ski lifts are also operational during summer months for beautiful views of the mountains. Hiking and picnicking are also popular activities for the warmer seasons.

Explore the lakes and islands by boat in Nahuel Huapi National Park. Take a boat ride from Puerto Pañuelo across Lago Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Blest, a hub and takeoff point for many activities like the Lago Frias excursion. A hike through the forest and an ascent of 700 steps will bring you to stunning views of waterfalls, Cascada de los Cantaros. All kinds of watersports, from paddleboarding to rafting to kayaking can be organized with tour companies like EXtremo Sur. Check the website for discounts: http://www.extremosur.com/. Lanin Tours also books year-round tours, expeditions and excursions.

Outfitters Patagonia runs excellent guided fishing tours with customizable trips for trout and flyfishing in the Limay, Chimehuin and Caleufu Rivers, among other waters.

Even beginners can ride horses through the hills of Bariloche with Cabalgatas & Aventura Ariane Patagonia. For those who prefer a tamer ride, bike rentals are available through Circuito Chico Bikes and Cordillera Bike Rentals and Tours, both of which will help you plan your route. Circuito Chico is a popular driving and bike-riding excursion that begins on Avenida Bustillo, goes through Cerro Campanario to one of the country's most famous hotels and resorts, Llao Llao, to Colonia Suiza, a small Swiss village in a beautifully wooded area. Curantos, which means "hot rocks," are best described as underground barbecues and draw in many visitors to the Swiss colony on Sundays. Be sure to try some locally made sweets and beers before you leave for Cerro López for hiking and finally returning back to Bariloche.

Take a day trip to see the rare Black Glacier, starting with a 3-hour bus tour through the mountains with stops on the way. Enjoy lunch at Pampa Linda and arrive in Cerro Tronador, the highest extinct volcano in the region where you can view and listen to the Ventisquero Negro avalanches.
Food and Dining
Regional Bariloche specialties feature Patagonian lamb, wild boar, deer, and trout, but Bariloche cuisine also has strong Swiss and German influence, so don't be surprised if you find goulash or fondue on the menu. Familia Weiss Restaurant offers all of the above at reasonable prices, but be warned that the service is not known to be quick, so don't dine here in a hurry.

The moderately-priced La Salamandra Pulperia is an intimate steakhouse owned by a husband and wife team, which often gets rave reviews for its ribeye, fry bread and mushroom bruschetta. For lighter fare, the quaint Bellevue Salon de Ta & Queso Pan y Vino serves tea, sandwiches, salads, and lovely views of the lake. Be sure to make a reservation, as the cafe is small and fills up quickly, especially during high season.

Bariloche also has plenty of breweries to enjoy craft beers, which are usually served with a charcuterie plate of smoked meats and cheeses. Cerveceria Manush is popular for its beer tasting flights as well as its cazuela, or beef stew, and trout dishes. Antares is an even more affordable option known for burgers, imperial stouts and happy hour for 2-for-1 beers. La Cerveceria Kunstman offers typical pub food and is frequented for its burgers, sandwiches, and desserts along with a beer museum upstairs. Diners rave about its excellent service, beers and beautiful location near the lake.

Bariloche is also known as Argentina's famous capital of chocolate, as the European immigrants who moved there after World War II brought their recipes with them.

Calle Mitre, located near the civic center, is a chocoholic's dream, where many of the chocolatiers are situated. Mamuschka is the perfect place for those with a sweet tooth, boasting extensive varieties of chocolates and pastries at middle-of-the-line prices. Chocolates Rapanui, famous since 1939, is well-known for its chocolate-covered raspberries and ice cream.

Transportation
While downtown Bariloche has beautiful Alpine architecture, most of the other sights are outside the city. Car rental agencies can be found all over, but if you're on a budget, the public bus is the way to go. Public buses cover various routes for tourist attractions and depending on the attraction, they usually come by every 20 minutes.

Pre-paid paper tickets can be purchased from bus offices, terminals and even some hotels to cover any distance, but will cost AR$15, which is the maximum cost for a bus ride.

The best value is the cospel, or magnetic bus card, which can only be purchased at the bus office at 3 de Mayo on Moreno Street for a nonrefundable AR$14. The cospel is swiped every time you enter the bus and takes credit according to the distance of your trip (between AR$9 and AR$15). Cospel cards can be shared; just inform the driver your destination and number of passengers to charge on the card. Some hostels also allow guests to borrow Cospels for a refundable deposit.

Public buses now also accept Buenos Aires transport system's Sube card. The only catch is that you can't top up your card at the airport, so be sure to have enough funds before you enter the city.


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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.