Which place is cheaper, Puerto Varas or Bogota?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bogota or Puerto Varas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota or Puerto Varas, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Bogota or Puerto Varas?
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
Puerto Varas
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Santiago.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBogota $53Puerto Varas $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $53, while the average daily cost in Puerto Varas is $109. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bogota and Puerto Varas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBogota $26Puerto Varas $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBogota $52Puerto Varas $134
Compare Hotels in Bogota and Puerto Varas
Looking for a hotel in Bogota or Puerto Varas? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bogota Hotel Prices and Puerto Varas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bogota $8.77Puerto Varas $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.56
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Taxi Ride$0.39
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2 Bus Passes$0.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minivan: $89
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Round Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Business Car: $118
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $134
- Downtown to Bogota Airport (BOG) Departure Private Transfer: $24
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Layover Bogotá Private Tour + Transfer in & Out (4 Hrs.) : $149
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Varas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Varas:
- Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $50
- Transfer from Hotel in Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $24
- Transfer to Puerto Montt Airport: $22
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Bogota or Puerto Varas?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Varas and Bogota change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayBogota $14Puerto Varas $25
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.57
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Hot Dog$0.92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Bogotá Bites: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $49
- Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Bogotá Food Tour - La Candelaria: $61
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bogota $13Puerto Varas $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer$1.31
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
- Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Full Day Tour to the Colonial Town of Villa de Leyva: $15
- Walking tour La Candelaria bogotá: $15
- Cycling tour in Simon Bolivar Park and Virgilio Barco Library: $17
- Historical Tour Bogotá: $18
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $18
- Bike Tour through Bogotá: $19
Tours and Activities in Puerto Varas
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Varas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt: Chiloé Island Tour: $60
- From Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour: $49
- Full-Day Osorno Vulcano and Petrohue Falls Small-Group Tour: $80
- Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River: $50
- Lake Llanquihue Bike Tour in Puerto Varas: $129
- Petrohue Falls and Osorno Volcano Bike Tour: $124
- Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Varas: $68
- Premium Full Day Shared Tour Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls: $185
- Premium Half Day Shared Tour Sunset at Osorno Volcano: $130
- Premium Small-Group Half day Tour to Frutillar in Puerto Varas: $144
- Private Rock Climbing Experience in Northern Patagonia: $100
- Private Sightseeing Tour in Puerto Varas & Puerto Montt: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBogota $14Puerto Varas $6.51
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and Puerto Varas, we can see that Puerto Varas is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Puerto Varas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Varas than you might in Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bogota Expensive? and Is Puerto Varas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bogota or Puerto Varas?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 280 times larger than the population of Puerto Varas. When comparing the sizes of Bogota and Puerto Varas, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Bogota or Puerto Varas?
Puerto Varas has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bogota experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Varas in the Summer?
Both Puerto Varas and Bogota during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Bogota is cooler than Puerto Varas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bogota in July average around 14°C (57°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 16°C (60°F)in January.
Bogota usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Varasin January. Bogota gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBogota 14°C (57°F)Puerto Varas 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Varas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bogota and Puerto Varas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In October, Bogota is generally a little warmer than Puerto Varasin April. Daily temperatures in Bogota average around 14°C (57°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Puerto Varas receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bogota gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Bogota usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin April. Bogota gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBogota 14°C (57°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Varas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bogota as well as Puerto Varas. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bogota is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the winter. The daily temperature in Bogota averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 7°C (45°F)in July.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Varas. Bogota usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Varasin July. Bogota gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBogota 14°C (57°F)Puerto Varas 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Bogota or Puerto Varas in the Spring?
Both Puerto Varas and Bogota are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In the spring, Bogota is a little warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bogota in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 11°C (51°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Varas. In April, Bogota usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin October. Bogota gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBogota 15°C (59°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Varas and Bogota
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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