Is Iquique Expensive?

Is Iquique expensive to visit?

Iquique is a popular destination that is also moderately priced. It falls in the middle range of travel cost prices globaly with a daily average travel cost of $94. If we compare it to the rest of South America, it is a somewhat more expensive place to visit. It ranks in the top 25% of cities in South America for its overall travel costs. Its travel costs are comparable with places such as Puerto Montt and Guayaquil.

Iquique, Chile

How expensive is Iquique?

For a trip to Iquique, travelers spend on average $94 per day (U.S. Dollars). This is according to our calculations from previous visitors. As this is an average cost, your individual spending may vary, especially since there's a wide range of accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment options here. If you stick to moderately-priced hotels and restaurants, as well as take advantage of some of free things to do in the area, you can stick close to the average budget. See more travel costs for Iquique here to see how all of the average spending costs pan out.

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

On average, a weekend trip to Iquique costs about $282 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a weekend trip costs $565.

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

A one week trip to Iquique costs about $659 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 one week trip costs $1,317.

Is it expensive to backpack in Iquique?

Iquique attracts a few backpackers, but traveling on a budget can be challenging because there are only a small number of hostels found here. The average cost of a dorm bed in a hostel in Iquique is $12 per night. The cheapest beds cost about $11 and the most expensive are more than $14 per night. (See hostel prices in Iquique here.)

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

• $14 for a dorm bed at Backpacker's Hostel Iquique
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• $11 for a dorm bed at Aotea Hostel Iquique
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Iquique?

In Iquique, the cost of activities and things to do can vary by the type of activity, its length, and the location. To provide an estimate of what to expect during your visit, below are several popular activities that are common in the area. On average, previous travelers have spent around $27 per day on sightseeing and entertainment, which is more than the country's average of $26.

• City tour of Iquique with navigation to the Esmeralda buoy: $50
• Pintados Geoglyphs, Humberstone and Salar Crespo tour: $145
• City Tour in Iquique: $89
• Iquique: Guided City Tour with Boat Trip to Esmeralda Buoy: $60

Is food expensive in Iquique?

In Iquique, the cost of food can vary by the type of restaurant and food options available. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible. On average, previous travelers have spent around $33 per day on food, which is more than the country's average of $23.

Is transportation expensive in Iquique?

Local transportation in Iquique can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $23 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $15. 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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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.