Is Puerto Madryn expensive to visit?
While Puerto Madryn is a popular place for travelers, it is also somewhat affordable and less expensive to visit. The average daily cost is $84, which is one of the many reasons for its popularity with tourists. When compared to other destinations in South America, many visitors find it to be a moderately priced destination. It's in the top 50% of places in South America for its travel costs, and our cost analysis found it to be comparable to Valdivia and Buzios.
Whale watching in Puerto Madryn, Argentina
How expensive is Puerto Madryn?
On average, visitors spend about $84 per day when visiting Puerto Madryn (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $168 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Puerto Madryn here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Puerto Madryn?
A weekend trip to Puerto Madryn costs about $253 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $505.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Puerto Madryn?
Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Puerto Madryn costs around $589 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,178.
Is it expensive to backpack in Puerto Madryn?
Puerto Madryn is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 5 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $17 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $1 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $23. (See hostel prices in Puerto Madryn here.)
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Puerto Madryn.
- $23 for a dorm bed at La Tosca Hostel
- $1 for a dorm bed at Chepatagonia Hostel
- $20 for a dorm bed at Casa Amonite Hostel Boutique
Are hotels expensive in Puerto Madryn?
From our analysis of hotel prices in Puerto Madryn, we can see that they are moderate and on par in comparison to the rest of the world. On average, a night in a hotel room costs approximately $95. The area hosts around [5_STAR_COUNT] five-star hotels, averaging [5_STAR_PRICE] per night. For those with an eye on both comfort and economy, three-star hotels present a reasonable choice at an average of $103 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more economical option at $70 per night.
Hotels by star rating in Puerto Madryn
| Rating | Number of Hotels | Average Hotel Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 3 | $115 |
| 3 stars | 25 | $103 |
| 2 stars | 10 | $70 |
| 1 star | 10 | $93 |
| No rating | 2 | $40 |
How expensive are sightseeing activities in Puerto Madryn?
Activities and things to do in Puerto Madryn can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $62 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $37.
- Wonderful Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery Tour for Cruise Passengers: $120
- Nautical Adventure in Search of Dolphins: $120
- Regular Shore Excursion for Punta Tombo Cruises: $115
- Snorkeling with Sea Lions and Wildlife Adventure: $192
- Penguins in Punta Tombo from Puerto Madryn. For Cruisers: $130
- Península Valdés Tour for Cruise Passengers: $120
- Full Day Tour to Florentino Ameghino Dam from Puerto Madryn: $245
- Tour South Circuit- Best of Puerto Madryn in 4 hours : $110
Is food expensive in Puerto Madryn?
Food in Puerto Madryn can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $11 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $8. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.
Is transportation expensive in Puerto Madryn?
Exploring local transportation in Puerto Madryn shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $4 per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $4. If you want to save money, use public transit as it's much cheaper than taxis or private drivers.
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