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

• Cartagena Prices
  Ushuaia Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Cartagena $38
  Ushuaia $65

The average daily cost (per person) in Cartagena is $38, while the average daily cost in Ushuaia is $65. 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 Cartagena and Ushuaia in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Cartagena $22
  Ushuaia $32
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Cartagena $44
  Ushuaia $64

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Cartagena $6.02
  Ushuaia -

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cartagena

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cartagena:

• One way private water transfer between Cartagena and the Islands (6 ppl max): $530
• Private Transfer from La Manga Club to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $259
• Private Transfer from Cartagena to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $249
• Private Transfer Cartagena to Palomino (or vice versa): $195
• Private transfer to Barranquilla from Cartagena- Traslado privado a Barranquilla: $170
• Departure Private Transfer Cartagena City to Cartagena Airport CTG by Minivan: $96
• Transfer to Tayrona Park, Santa Marta or Barranquilla City from Cartagena: $84
• Departure Private Transfer Cartagena City to Cartagena Airport CTG by 2x4 Car: $72
• Private transfer Cartagena airport -Mamonal: $65
• Transfer Cartagena: $50
• Transfer service in Cartagena: $50
• Private Transfer: Cartagena to Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG): $40

Typical Local Transportation prices in Ushuaia

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

• Taxi Ride
  $0.25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia

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

• Overnight Ushuaia - Airport transfers, Tierra del Fuego National Park and Lakes!: $339
• Private Airport Transfer: Malvinas Argentinas Int. Airport (USH) to Ushuaia: $14
• Private Airport Transfer: Ushuaia to Malvinas Argentinas International (USH): $14
• Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $54
• Private Transfer Airport-Port or Port-Airport (Ushuaia): $55
• Private Transfer Hotel-Bus Station or Bus Station-Hotel (Ushuaia): $27
• Shared Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $22
• Transfer Cerro Castor (Round Trip): $19
• Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport: $35
• Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport: $35
• Ushuaia Airport Arrival Transfer: $15
• Ushuaia Airport Departure Transfer: $18

Is it cheaper to fly into Cartagena or Ushuaia?

Prices for flights to both Ushuaia 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Cartagena $7.89
  Ushuaia $12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cartagena

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cartagena.

• Cartagena Cuisine Cooking Experience: $30
• BIKE & BITE food tour: $52
• Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine: $55
• Street food tour with Julie: $64
• Food Tour in Cartagena Walled City: $66
• Street Food & Local Food Tour: $66
• SkyKitchen 4 Course Cooking Class: $81
• Bazurto Market Tour and Cooking Class in Cartagena: $92
• Cartagena - Food Tour: $100
• Caribbean Cuisine Cooking Class: $105
• Shared Local Cooking Class and Lunch in Cartagena: $110
• Bazurto Local Market Tour & Cooking Class: $115

Typical Food prices in Ushuaia

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

• Lunch for Two
  $0.42

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.
  Cartagena $17
  Ushuaia $72

Tours and Activities in Cartagena

Here are a few actual costs in Cartagena for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• 2 Hour Panoramic tour for cruise ship passengers: $40
• 4-Hour Fishing Experience with Locals Near Cartagena: $103
• 6 Hr Cartagena Fishing Experience: $974
• Accessible sightseeing tour of Cartagena: $140
• Audio Guide - Walking Tour with Interactive (Cartagena de Indias): $10
• Aviario National Park Shared Tour: $63
• Bar Tour for Guys and Bachelor Parties: $20
• Bazurto Market + La Popa Convent Cartagena City Tour 4H: $81
• Bazurto Market Half day tour in Cartagena: $125
• Biking Tour Cartagena: $19
• Birdwatching & Photography experience at the National Aviary in Barú: $279
• Bolivar Pirate Island Experience with Lunch: $75

Tours and Activities in Ushuaia

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

• Ushuaia Double Decker Bus Tour: $16
• Estancia Harberton Museum Admission Ticket: $25
• Tierra del Fuego National Park Admission Ticket: $25
• Tierra del Fuego National Park Half-Day Tour with Optional End of the World Train Ride: $32
• City Tour: $32
• City Tour "Bajo Cero" + Mini Trekking + Thematic Gallery: $37
• Ushuaia City Half-Day Tour with optional Museums: $39
• Ushuaia City Tour with Museums: $39
• Double-Decker Sightseeing Tour: $39
• Ushuaia-End of the World tour -National Park 4 hours (shared tour-): $40
• Tierra Del Fuego National Park Tour: $42
• City Tour of Ushuaia: $51

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Cartagena $7.40
  Ushuaia -

Typical Alcohol prices in Ushuaia

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

• Wine
  $0.37
• Beer
  $0.08