A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bogota vs. Ushuaia for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Bogota or Ushuaia?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota or Ushuaia, 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 Ushuaia?

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.

Ushuaia

Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.

Which city is cheaper, Ushuaia or Bogota?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $35, while the average daily cost in Ushuaia is $43. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bogota and Ushuaia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bogota $18
    Ushuaia $21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bogota $36
    Ushuaia $42
Compare Hotels in Bogota and Ushuaia

Looking for a hotel in Bogota or Ushuaia? 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.

Hotels in Bogota


Hotels in Ushuaia


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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 Ushuaia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bogota $5.92
    Ushuaia -
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bogota

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:


  • Taxi from Airport
    $6.38
  • Taxi Ride
    $0.33
  • 2 Bus Passes
    $0.75

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota

Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $123
  • Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minibus: $123
  • Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer • Keep Safe from Covid: $120
  • Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $114
  • Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $114
  • Private Bogota Layover Tour with transfer in & out - 4 hours: $106
  • Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Business Car: $103
  • Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Business Car: $103
  • Andres Carne de Res Restaurant Round-Trip Transfer Private Tour: $99
  • Departure Private Transfer from Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Minivan: $87
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minivan: $87
  • Private Bogotá City Tour + In&Out Transfer + (9 hours): $85

Typical Local Transportation prices in Ushuaia

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ushuaia are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia

Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Shared Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $38
  • Ushuaia Combo: Tierra del Fuego National Park & Round Trip Transfers to airport: $114
  • Ushuaia Airport Shared Transfer: $7.30
  • Ushuaia Airport Departure Transfer: $18
  • Ushuaia Airport Arrival Transfer: $15
  • Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport: $35
  • Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport: $35
  • Transfer Cerro Castor (Round Trip): $19
  • Shared Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $22
  • Private Transfer Hotel-Bus Station or Bus Station-Hotel (Ushuaia): $27
  • Private Transfer Airport-Port or Port-Airport (Ushuaia): $55
  • Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $54

Is it cheaper to fly into Bogota or Ushuaia?

Prices for flights to both Ushuaia 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bogota $9.15
    Ushuaia $8.13
Typical Food prices in Bogota

For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $1.33
  • Hot Dog
    $0.77

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota

For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $52
  • Bogotá Street Food Tour: $52
  • PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $52
  • Flavors of Colombia: Chapinero Street Food Tour: $59
  • Cooking Lesson and Gourmet Colombian Meal with a Professional Chef in Bogota: $74
  • Local Market Tour and Private Gourmet Cooking Lesson with a Chef in Bogotá: $90
  • Private Street Food Tour In Bogota: $119
  • Tropical Abundance: Interactive Cooking Class in Bogota: $138
  • Private Gastronomy Tour Including Cooking Class: $266

Typical Food prices in Ushuaia

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ushuaia:


  • Lunch for Two
    $0.27

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia

For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Esmeralda Lagoon Hiking Tour with Dinner and Drinks: $100
  • Meeting with Beavers and Lagoon Tour with Dinner: $176

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bogota $8.96
    Ushuaia $47
Typical Entertainment prices in Bogota

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Beer
    $1.11

Tours and Activities in Bogota

For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 2-Day Private Tour to the Tatacoa Desert from Bogotá: $273
  • 2-Day Tour to Villa de Leyva Town & Surroundings from Bogota: $508
  • 23 Day Ultimate Colombia Experience: $6,768
  • 3 Day Desert of the Tatacoa, an unforgettable experience closer to the stars: $363
  • 3-Hour StopOver—Sightseeing Walking Tour: Historical Center + Flagship Museums: $48
  • 3-Hour Walking Tour and Musical Picnic in the Heart of Ibague: $23
  • 4-Day Jungle Tour to the Amazon from Bogota: $933
  • 4-Hour Private Transportation with an Experienced Driver in Bogota: $30
  • 4-hour Paragliding Adventure from Bogota: $152
  • 5 hour Bogotá City & Monserrate Hill Tour: $85
  • 5-hour Bogota Coffee Experience: from roaster to cup: $96
  • 5-hour Bogota Night City Tour: $81

Tours and Activities in Ushuaia

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.

  • 2-Day Ushuaia Trekking and Rowing Small-Group Tour: $606
  • 2-Days and 1 Night Experience Ushuaia with Airfare from Buenos Aires: $1,046
  • 2-day tour: Tierra del Fuego National Park + Fagnano and Escondido Lakes: $115
  • 2-day tour:Tierra del Fuego NP + Beagle Channel Navigation + Fagnano & Escondido: $190
  • 3-Day Adventure Tour of Hiking, Canoeing and Sailing at the End of the World: $425
  • 3-Days Unique Adventure at the End of the World - Ushuaia: $485
  • 4 hours Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour with Chinese Guide: $80
  • 4-Day Ushuaia Overland adventure - Lake Fagnano, Lake Escondido & San Pablo Cape: $1,085
  • 4-Days Experience for Nature Lovers at Ushuaia: $718
  • 4WD Off-Road Lakes Tierra del Fuego Adventure From Ushuaia: $125
  • 5-Day Adventure Trip in Ushuaia: $675
  • 5-Day Ushuaia Overland adventure - Lake Fagnano, San Pablo Cape & Beagle Channel: $1,644

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bogota $9.29
    Ushuaia -

Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:

  • Brewery and Craft Beer Tour in Bogotá: $41
  • Pub Crawl in Bogotá: $45
  • Pub Crawl Tour in La Candelaria: $58
  • Gay bar crawling in Bogotá!: $120

Typical Alcohol prices in Ushuaia

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ushuaia are as follows:


  • Wine
    $0.24
  • Beer
    $0.05

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and Ushuaia, we can see that Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ushuaia than you might in Bogota.


When is the best time to visit Bogota or Ushuaia?

Ushuaia has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bogota experiences a tropical climate with fairly warm weather most of the year.

Should I visit Bogota or Ushuaia in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bogota and Ushuaia. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.

Bogota is a little warmer than Ushuaia in the summer. The temperature in Bogota is usually 14°C (57°F) in July, and Ushuaia stays around 10°C (50°F)in January.

In July, Bogota usually receives around the same amount of rain as Ushuaiain January. Bogota gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Bogota 14°C (57°F) 
    Ushuaia 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Bogota or Ushuaia in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Bogota as well as Ushuaia. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year.

In the autumn, Bogota is much warmer than Ushuaia. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bogota in October are around 14°C (57°F), and Ushuaia is about 6°C (43°F)in April.

Bogota receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bogota usually gets more rain in October than Ushuaiain April. Bogota gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Bogota 14°C (57°F) 
    Ushuaia 6°C (43°F)

Should I visit Bogota or Ushuaia in the Winter?

Both Ushuaia and Bogota are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate.

It's quite cold in Ushuaia in the winter. In January, Bogota is generally much warmer than Ushuaiain July. Temperatures in Bogota average around 14°C (57°F), and Ushuaia stays around 2°C (36°F).

In January, Bogota usually receives around the same amount of rain as Ushuaiain July. Bogota gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Bogota 14°C (57°F) 
    Ushuaia 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Bogota or Ushuaia in the Spring?

Both Ushuaia and Bogota during the spring are popular places to visit. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.

Bogota is much warmer than Ushuaia in the spring. The temperature in Bogota is usually 15°C (59°F) in April, and Ushuaia stays around 6°C (43°F)in October.

Bogota usually gets more rain in April than Ushuaiain October. Bogota gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Ushuaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Bogota 15°C (59°F) 
    Ushuaia 6°C (43°F)

Typical Weather for Ushuaia and Bogota

Bogota Ushuaia
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C (57°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 10°C (50°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 10°C (50°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 15°C (59°F) 50 mm (2 in) 8°C (46°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Apr 15°C (59°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 6°C (43°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 15°C (59°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 3°C (37°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 1°C (34°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Jul 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 2°C (36°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Aug 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 2°C (36°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Sep 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 4°C (39°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 6°C (43°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 8°C (46°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 50 mm (2 in) 9°C (48°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)


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