Travel Budget for Puerto Varas

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How much does it cost to travel to Puerto Varas?

How much money will you need for your trip to Puerto Varas? You should plan to spend around CL$83,131 ($104) per day on your vacation in Puerto Varas, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, CL$18,860 ($24) on meals for one day and CL$16,023 ($20) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Puerto Varas for a couple is CL$102,761 ($128). So, a trip to Puerto Varas for two people for one week costs on average CL$1,163,838 ($1,455). All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    CL$83,131
  • One Week Per person
    CL$581,919
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    CL$1,163,838
  • One Month Per person
    CL$2,493,938
  • One Week For a couple
    CL$1,163,838
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    CL$2,327,675
  • One Month For a couple
    CL$4,987,875
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A vacation to Puerto Varas for one week usually costs around CL$581,919 for one person. So, a trip to Puerto Varas for two people costs around CL$1,163,838 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs CL$2,327,675 in Puerto Varas. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price 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 Puerto Varas can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.



How expensive is Puerto Varas?

How much does a trip to Puerto Varas cost? Is Puerto Varas expensive? The average Puerto Varas trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Puerto Varas prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.

While meal prices in Puerto Varas can vary, the average cost of food in Puerto Varas is CL$18,860 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Puerto Varas should cost around CL$7,544 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Puerto Varas is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

The cost of a taxi ride in Puerto Varas is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent CL$16,023 per person, per day, on local transportation in Puerto Varas.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    CL$51,381
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    CL$102,761
  • Food2 Meals for one day
    CL$18,860
  • Local Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    CL$16,023
  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    CL$14,554
  • Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers
    CL$3,603
  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    CL$4,972
Last Updated: Jan 30, 2019
Flights to Puerto Varas

How much does it cost to go to Puerto Varas? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend SkyScanner because they can find the best deals across all of the airlines.




Typical tour prices for Puerto Varas

How much do tours to Puerto Varas cost? Multi-day tours can often be an effecient way to see the highlights of a country or region.

  • Intrepid Small group tours for everyone
    12 days
    $ 1675
    ($140/day)
  • Contiki Tours for 18-35 year olds
    13 days
    $ 2425
    ($187/day)
  • G Adventures Adventure and cultural tours
    10 days
    $ 1475
    ($148/day)
  • Trafalgar Award-winning tours
    14 days
    $ 4875
    ($348/day)
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Puerto Varas Puerto Varas, Chile
Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
Sights
Take a leisurely stroll around Puerto Varas, also named the "City of Roses" to appreciate its traditional, unmistakably Germanic architecture and its pretty residential neighborhoods with their well-tended gardens. You can visit the Paseo Patrimonial, a pedestrian tour across 10 houses classified as national monuments. During the winter months, the locals celebrate the abundant seasonal rains with the traditional 'Rain Festival', an unmissable event! If you're looking for some nature and a secret lookout overlooking Lake Llanquihue, head over to Cerro Philippi. With trails for walking, biking, and driving, this park is accessible for all. Once you reach the top, you'll find a lovely, panoramic view of the town and a huge cross that glows in the night. Walking along the Lake Llanquihue is a must in Puerto Varas. It's simple, it's free, and it is absolutely magnificent. You'll be inspired by the beauty of Volcan Osorno and neighbor Volcan Calbuco, and if you go on a Sunday, you will find out how local families spend their weekends, walking and enjoying the lake. Visible from the lake shore, both Sacred Heart Church and Iglesia Lueterana stand tall and colorful. Be sure to stop by and learn about the history of colonization and its impact on religion in this quaint tourist town.

Activities
There are many options of day trips and adventures available from Puerto Varas. If you're a fan of adventure sports and enjoy close contact with nature, this is the place for you! From rafting and kayaking on the Petrohue river to swimming and boating tours on Lake Llanquihue, you will definitely have fun and enjoy some stunning views of southern Chile at almost every turn. The Lago Todos Los Santos, the Volcan Osorno, the Volcan Puntiagudo and the Monte Tronador are well-known sites found in the Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales. Trekking in the park will be a journey full of surprises, as one lake may be hidden by another. The Sendero Los Alerces, which continues on to the Sendero La Picada will bring you to a spectacular viewpoint on the park's lakes and volcanoes including the Volcan Osorno. A day trip to Volcan Osorno is a great option year-round. In the winter, you can ski, snowboard, or tube, and in the summer, you can trek, take the chair lift (USD$22) for panoramic views, or zip line. The Centro de Ski y Montana Volcan Osorno in Ensenada offers ski and snowboard equipment rentals and a pass for half a day (USD$30) or a full day (USD$38) of unlimited ski lift access. The volcano is accessible by car via Route 225 or by buses, departing regularly from Puerto Varas. On your way to the Volcan Osorno, do not miss Los Saltos de Petrohue (The Petrohue Falls). The water is clear and the view is incredible. Finally, while the Cochamo and Rio Puelo Valley is not very well known among tourist, it is worth the detour! Agencies such as Secret Patagonia or Campo Aventura organizes excursions on horses, mountain bikes or by foot to discover the beautiful valley. You may even end up spending a night in the heart of the forest at Domo Camp (USD$78 for a cabana) or simply stop there for a delicious lunch. For indoor activities, head to the Museo Pablo Fierro and soak up the history of immigration and colonization in the region. The outside alone is fascinating, and a visit inside will surely spark even more interest.
Food and Dining
Puerto Varas boasts exquisite restaurants, a stylish casino with a lively program of nightlife and a vibrant cultural scene. From food trucks to typical Patagonian fare, there is a long list of "must-eat" restaurants in Puerto Varas. In fact, Puerto Varas is one of the rare places where you will see food trucks in South America. On the shore of Lake Llanquihue you can find twelve vans and trailers clustered beneath an awning, with a central area with limited seating. The choices are fairly diverse, with offerings like sushi and tempura, ceviche, shawarma, vegetarian and vegan food, fresh juices and Italian food– just to name a few.

Transportation
Puerto Varas Car Rental Prices
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There are frequent minibus services from Puerto Montt for less than USD$2, as well as regular bus services from other cities. Tur-bus, Cruz del Sur, and Pullman offer overnight buses from Santiago for a very reasonable price and with the choice between semi-cama seats, which lean back halfway, or salon cama, nearly as comfortable as a real bed. Snack and breakfast are included for a small fee. The nearest airport is El Tepual in Puerto Montt, about 30 km away from Puerto Varas. There are regular flights to Santiago, Punta Arenas, Balmaceda and other airports served by LAN Airlines and Sky Airline. From the airport you can take a taxi for USD$33 directly into Puerto Varas or you can take an Andres Tour bus from the airport to the main bus terminal in Puerto Montt for USD$4. A more economic route to Puerto Varas from the airport would be to take the Andean Tour bus from the airport to Puerto Montt and from the bus terminal take a Micro-bus to Puerto Varas for an additional USD$2. You can also take the Lake Crossing from Bariloche in Argentina, which is generally done via a tour agency.
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.

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