Is Recife Expensive?

Is Recife expensive to visit?

Recife is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $166. Compared to the rest of South America, it is a very expensive place to visit. It's ranked in the top 10% of cities in South America for its travel prices, comparable to places like Santiago and Santiago.

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How expensive is Recife?

On average, visitors spend about $166 per day when visiting Recife (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $332 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 Recife here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Recife?

A weekend trip to Recife costs about $498 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 $995.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Recife?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Recife costs around $1,161 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $2,322.

Is it expensive to backpack in Recife?

Recife is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 4 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $11 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $9 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $12. (See hostel prices in Recife here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Recife.

• $12 for a dorm bed at Hostel e Pousada Boa Vista
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Are hotels expensive in Recife?

Considering our analysis of hotel prices in Recife, it becomes apparent that they are very affordable in comparison to hotels in other cities. On average, you can expect to spend around $36 per night for a hotel room. The city is home to approximately 1 five-star hotels, presenting an average rate of $25 per night. For a balanced choice catering to both comfort and cost-effectiveness, three-star hotels provide an average rate of $38 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more budget-friendly alternative at $29 per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Recife?

Activities and things to do in Recife 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 $11 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $15.

• Olinda Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.86
• Recife (Historic Centre) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $7.68
• Olinda City Tour and Instituto Ricardo Brennand: $94
• City Tour Recife with Catamaran included: $150
• Colonial North Coast beaches - Full-Day Tour: $35
• Recife: City Tour Recife & Olinda: $27

Is food expensive in Recife?

Food in Recife can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $70 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $20. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

Is transportation expensive in Recife?

The prices of local transportation in Recife can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $8 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $12. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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