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 $130. 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 Machu Picchu and Puerto Varas.

Iquique, Chile

How expensive is Iquique?

For a trip to Iquique, travelers spend on average $130 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 $389 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 $778.

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

A one week trip to Iquique costs about $907 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 $1,814.

Is it expensive to backpack in Iquique?

With more than 3 hostels in the area, Iquique is a fairly popular backpacker destination for travelers looking to stay on a tight budget and have a fun time along the way. Here, hostels cost an average of $15 per night for a dorm bed, with private rooms being more expensive. (See hostel prices in Iquique here.) There's a wide range in prices for beds, as the cheapest hostels cost $12, but the most expensive can be more than $18 per night.

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

• $12 for a dorm bed at Aotea Hostel Iquique
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• $18 for a dorm bed at Aotea Backpacker Hostel
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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 $29 per day on sightseeing and entertainment, which is more than the country's average of $28.

• City tour of Iquique with navigation to the Esmeralda buoy: $55
• Pintados Geoglyphs, Humberstone and Salar Crespo tour: $145
• Red Lagoon Tour: $225
• Isluga National Park Tour: $180
• City Tour in Iquique: $89
• Experience sandboarding in the Iquique dunes: $52
• Iquique: Guided City Tour with Boat Trip to Esmeralda Buoy: $85
• Guided tour of heroic Iquique: $23

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 $63 per day on food, which is more than the country's average of $41.

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 $25 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $16. 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.