Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Buzios?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Buzios or Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Buzios or Puerto Montt? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Buzios or Puerto Montt?
Buzios
Initially a fishing village, Armação dos Buzios is a small beach resort town about three hours from Rio de Janeiro by bus. Buzios is a common weekend getaway destination for Cariocas. With 23 beaches, visitors from all over come to swim, snorkel, surf and enjoy sun and sand.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rio de Janeiro, The Best 3-Day Tours from Foz Do Iguacu, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Buzios Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBuzios $96Puerto Montt $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Buzios is $96, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $112. 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 Buzios and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBuzios $38Puerto Montt $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBuzios $76Puerto Montt $130
Compare Hotels in Buzios and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Buzios or Puerto Montt? 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: Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Buzios $19Puerto Montt $6.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buzios
Also for Buzios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beach Resorts to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) - Private Transfer: $45
- Beach Resorts to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) - Departure Transfer: $45
- Tour in Buzios City Tour, Lunch and Transfer: $60
- Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) to Buzios Port: $117
- Private Transfer from Buzios Port to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB): $117
- Private transfer Buzios in Rio to the SDU Airport: $191
- Private Transfer from GIG Airport to City Buzios in Rio: $230
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) to Pucon - Arrival Transfer: $264
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $113
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $83
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $81
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $81
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $57
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $57
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $57
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: $50
- Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas Airport English private transfer: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Buzios or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Buzios 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 dayBuzios $42Puerto Montt $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Buzios $27Puerto Montt $15
Tours and Activities in Buzios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Buzios.
- Tour of the most beautiful beaches and islands of Buzios by Buziana Tour: $12
- Two Floor Boat Tour with Toboágua Arraial do Cabo: $14
- Boat Tour Open Bar A Floor Arraial do Cabo: $14
- Escuna Tour in Búzios Viva Water: $16
- Stand up paddle experience: $16
- Buggy Ride in Buzios by Buziana Tour: $20
- Tour of Bugre in Arraial (Buggy): $21
- Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo: $24
- Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios: $31
- Half-Day Schooner Sightseeing Trip in Buzios Peninsula Beaches: $34
- Tour in Boat Tour in Buzios: $38
- 3-hour Small Group Buzios Peninsula Open Air Trolley Tour: $39
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Calbuco Island & Ancient Arrayán Forest Tour from Puerto Varas: $89
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $169
- Cruise Shore Private Excursion Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls: $256
- Custom Tour of the Lakes Region in Chile: $120
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt: $84
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $287
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops: $82
- Puerto Montt Shared Tour Volcan Osorno Small Groups: $109
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBuzios $18Puerto Montt $4.82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Buzios and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt is more expensive. And not only is Buzios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Buzios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Buzios 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 Montt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Montt than you might in Buzios.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Buzios Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Buzios or Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Buzios. When comparing the sizes of Buzios and Puerto Montt, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.