Which place is cheaper, Easter Island or Cartagena?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cartagena or Easter Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Cartagena and Easter Island can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Cartagena or Easter Island?
Cartagena
The capital of the Bolivar Department of Colombia, Cartagena is one of the most visited cities in the country. It sits on Colombia's northern coast by the Caribbean Sea. It's a port city with a population of almost 900,000, making it the fifth largest city in Colombia. The city has a rich history and was the first Spanish colony on the American continent. It was also one of the first sanctuaries for freed African slaves in the Americas.
Easter Island
Although Easter Island is considered a territory of Chile, it is actually located far out in the Pacific, almost halfway to Tahiti. Easter Island is well known, despite being one of the most isolated islands on Earth, because of the mysterious giant stone busts which date back centuries. There are 887 monumental statues, called moai, that were built by the Rapa Nui people. There remains much mystery around the historic Polynesian culture which created the stones, as well as the specific meaning for them.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, The Best Eco Tours in Colombia, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Chile, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCartagena $48Easter Island $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Cartagena is $48, while the average daily cost in Easter Island is $80. 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 Cartagena and Easter Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCartagena $27Easter Island $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCartagena $54Easter Island $88
Compare Hotels in Cartagena and Easter Island
Looking for a hotel in Cartagena or Easter Island? 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: Cartagena Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cartagena $7.64Easter Island $2.59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cartagena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cartagena:
- Walking Tour with Transfers - Gabriel García Márquez & Cartagena Walled City: $110
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Cartagena HTL-APT(CTG): $17
- Transportation / Transfers: $27
- Transfer service in Cartagena: $53
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Manzanillo del Mar - Cartagena Airport (CTG): $23
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Cartagena Airport (CTG) - Manzanillo del Mar: $23
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Cartagena Airport (CTG) - City Center: $13
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Manzanillo del Mar - Cartagena Airport (CTG): $29
- Transfer in Private Minivan from City Center - Cartagena Airport (CTG): $20
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Cartagena Airport (CTG) - City Center: $20
- Transfer in Private Minivan Cartagena Airport (CTG) - Manzanillo del Mar: $18
- Transfer from the airport to hotels in Boquilla: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Cartagena or Easter Island?
Prices for flights to both Easter Island and Cartagena 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 dayCartagena $10Easter Island $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cartagena
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cartagena.
- Featured in NYTimes > Arepas and Dancing: Danceable Cooking Class in Cartagena: $32
- Cooking class of typical food at the beach and sunset view: $39
- Taste Cartagena Food tour: $40
- Street Food Tour in Cartagena: $42
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Local Flavors Food Tour with Native Chef: $50
- Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine: $55
- Private Dinner at a Local Chef's House in Cartagena: $58
- Cartagena Gourmet: Cooking Class with a View, Elegance & Flavor: $59
- Street food tour: $61
- Street Food & Local Food Tour: $67
- Street Food Tour in Cartagena Walled City and Getsemani: $74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner, Show and Traditional Curanto Te Ra'ai Cultural Experience: $120
- Rapa Nui Dinner Show on Easter Island: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cartagena $22Easter Island $40
Tours and Activities in Cartagena
Here are a few actual costs in Cartagena for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Accessible sightseeing tour of Cartagena: $165
- Eco cultural Historical Tour beyond Old City! + Pool: $98
- Palenque Native Guide, free entrance tickets, dance show & lunch: $110
- Playa Morena Beach Club Whith Lunch And Walking tour of fort San Fernando: $39
- Private Beach Tour in Barú and Optional Bird Aviary: $120
- Private Tour & the best coffee of the world in Cartagena (Also for cruisers): $250
- Private city tour: $197
- "Luxury Day in Tierra Bomba Exclusive Tour to the best Beach Club": $154
- 16. Punta Arena Tour (Tierra Bomba Island): $25
- 17. Transportation for private CITY TOURS CARTAGENA: $105
- 2 and a half hour Chiva Disco and Rumba Tour: $14
- 2 hrs Tour in Cartagena Bay with Sunset View: $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Easter Island
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Easter Island's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Bike Rental$8.38
Tours and Activities in Easter Island
For Easter Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Tour in Rapa Nui: $70
- Full Day Hotu Matua Tour from Vaihu to Anakena: $70
- Easter Island Moai Archaeology Tour: Ahu Akivi, Ahu Tahai and Puna Pauâ Quarry.: $91
- Orongo, Ahu Vinapu and Rano Kau Half Day Tour: $91
- Full Day Tour in Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island: $98
- Private Sunrise Tour at 15 Moai Tongariki Park: $120
- Full day tour - DREAM: $120
- The Rapa Nui Stargazing Experience : $125
- Private Tour: Tongariki Sunrise Experience: $125
- Tour to the Motus: Boat trip and snorkeling in Rapa Nui: $149
- Terevaka Private Tour to the highest point of Rapa Nui: $150
- Private Tour: The Underground World of Rapa Nui Caves: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCartagena $9.39Easter Island $5.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Cartagena
Also in Cartagena, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Dancing and Complimentary Drinks: $18
- Cartagena's Best Pub Crawl all included!: $20
- Cartagena Pub Crawl: Let's Party & Matching in Getsemaní: $20
- Pub Crawl Only Locals Have Fun In The Walled City: $35
- Pub Crawl: $70
- Nightlife Pub crawl in Cartagena: $73
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cartagena and Easter Island, we can see that Easter Island is more expensive. And not only is Cartagena much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cartagena would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cartagena 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 Easter Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Easter Island than you might in Cartagena.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cartagena Expensive? and Is Easter Island Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cartagena or Easter Island?
Cartagena has a larger population, and is about 240 times larger than the population of Easter Island. When comparing the sizes of Cartagena and Easter Island, 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 Cartagena or Easter Island?
Easter Island has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cartagena experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cartagena or Easter Island in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cartagena as well as Easter Island. Cartagena attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Cartagena is generally a little warmer than Easter Islandin January. Daily temperatures in Cartagena average around 29°C (84°F), and Easter Island fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Easter Island. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cartagena this time of the year. In the summer, Cartagena often gets less sunshine than Easter Islandin January. Cartagena gets 207 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Easter Island receives 272 hours of full sun.
Cartagena usually gets less rain in July than Easter Islandin January. Cartagena gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryCartagena 29°C (84°F)Easter Island 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Cartagena or Easter Island in the Autumn?
Both Easter Island and Cartagena are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cartagena throughout the year.
Cartagena is a little warmer than Easter Island in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cartagena averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Easter Island fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in April.
Cartagena usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Easter Island during autumn. Cartagena gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Easter Island receives 185 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Easter Island. It's quite rainy in Cartagena. In October, Cartagena usually receives more rain than Easter Islandin April. Cartagena gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilCartagena 27°C (81°F)Easter Island 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Cartagena or Easter Island in the Winter?
Both Easter Island and Cartagena during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cartagena because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Cartagena is a little warmer than Easter Island. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cartagena in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Easter Island averages at about 18°C (65°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Cartagena. In the winter, Cartagena often gets more sunshine than Easter Islandin July. Cartagena gets 278 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Easter Island receives 148 hours of full sun.
Easter Island gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cartagena usually gets less rain in January than Easter Islandin July. Cartagena gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyCartagena 27°C (81°F)Easter Island 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Cartagena or Easter Island in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cartagena and Easter Island. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cartagena year-round.
In April, Cartagena is generally a little warmer than Easter Islandin October. Daily temperatures in Cartagena average around 28°C (82°F), and Easter Island fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Easter Island this time of the year. In Cartagena, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cartagena usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Easter Island during spring. Cartagena gets 209 hours of sunny skies, while Easter Island receives 224 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Cartagena usually receives less rain than Easter Islandin October. Cartagena gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberCartagena 28°C (82°F)Easter Island 20°C (67°F)
Typical Weather for Easter Island and Cartagena
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
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