Which place is cheaper, Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Buzios or Ushuaia? 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 Ushuaia?
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.
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.
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 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBuzios $93Ushuaia $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Buzios is $93, while the average daily cost in Ushuaia is $0.00. 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 Ushuaia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBuzios $37Ushuaia -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBuzios $74Ushuaia $0.00
Compare Hotels in Buzios and Ushuaia
Looking for a hotel in Buzios 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.
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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Buzios $19Ushuaia -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buzios
Also for Buzios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from GIG Airport to City Buzios in Rio: $230
- Private transfer Buzios in Rio to the SDU Airport: $195
- Private Transfer from Buzios Port to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB): $113
- Private Transfer from Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) to Buzios Port: $113
- Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $87
- Cabo Frio Full-Day Tour From Buzios with Lunch and Transfers: $64
- Tour in Buzios City Tour, Lunch and Transfer: $60
- Beach Resorts to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) - Private Transfer: $43
- Beach Resorts to Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) - Departure Transfer: $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Unmissable 4 Excursions + Cerro Castor Transfer: $445
- Tierra del Fuego National park taxi Transfer: $299
- Antarctic Experience W/Snowmobile Ride & Transfer: $294
- Ushuaia in 4 days: Unmissable excursions and transfers included: $270
- National Park + End of the World Train + Beagle Channel Cruise + Transfer in/out: $226
- Full-Day Penguin Boat Excursion & Transfers Included: $215
- Escondido and Fagnano Lakes with transfer: $143
- Ushuaia Combo: Tierra del Fuego National Park & Round Trip Transfers to airport: $135
- Tierra del Fuego National Park Tour & Transfers: $77
- Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport: $67
- Ushuaia - Lunch with Patagonian Lamb + Transfer: $60
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia Cruise Port: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Buzios or Ushuaia?
Prices for flights to both Ushuaia 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 $40Ushuaia -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Martial Glacier Night Hike with Dinner & Wine: $100
- Ushuaia - Secrets of Tierra del Fuego - History + Quad + Dinner: $140
- Tierra del Fuego National Park PM - with Dinner included: $210
- Ushuaia-Premier Pass (Motorcycle + Snowmobile + Skiing + Tubes + Snowshoes + Quad + Lunch + Pizza): $290
- Fire and Snow Night Tour with Dinner: $307
- Snow Adventure with Dinner & Transfers: $315
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Buzios $26Ushuaia -
Tours and Activities in Buzios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Buzios.
- 3-hour Small Group Buzios Peninsula Open Air Trolley Tour: $40
- Búzios Boat and Trolley Tour with Lunch: $109
- Búzios Full day: Boat and Trolley Tour with Lunch from Cabo Frio: $112
- Boat Tour Open Bar A Floor Arraial do Cabo: $14
- Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo from Buzios with Lunch: $60
- Buggy Ride in Buzios by Buziana Tour: $20
- Buzios Trolley City Tour: $34
- Catamaran Boat Tour in Búzios: $31
- Diving Experience In Buzios: $162
- Escuna Tour in Búzios Viva Water: $18
- From Búzios to Arraial on a Private Tour!: $67
- Full-Day Christ the Redeemer and Rio City Tour from Buzios: $150
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
- 2-day tour: Tierra del Fuego National Park + Fagnano and Escondido Lakes: $175
- 4×4 Off Road Tour to Escondido and Khami Lakes: $200
- 4WD Adventure at Fagnano Lake from Ushuaia: $239
- 4x4 Lake Fagnano Adventure from Ushuaia: $229
- 5.5-Hour National park w/ hiking Shore excursion - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $290
- 7-Hour Lakes Escondido & Fagnano - USHUAIA (Shared tour): $105
- Albino's Eye Glacier Full-Day Trekking Tour from Ushuaia: $208
- An Hour Tour in the City of Ushuaia: $71
- Beagle Channel Cruise & Bridges Islands Hike from Ushuaia: $82
- Beagle Channel Kayaking Adventure in Ushuaia: $109
- Beagle Channel Sailing Experience on a Catamaran: $105
- Beagle Channel Wildlife Cruise & Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse: $172
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBuzios $17Ushuaia -
Sample the Local Flavors in Ushuaia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ushuaia:
- Photo tour and Wine Tasting in Ushuaia City: $87
- City tour and Wine tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Buzios and Ushuaia, we can see that Buzios is more expensive. And not only is Ushuaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ushuaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ushuaia 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 Buzios would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Buzios than you might in Ushuaia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Buzios Expensive? and Is Ushuaia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Buzios or Ushuaia?
Ushuaia has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Buzios. When comparing the sizes of Buzios and Ushuaia, 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.