Which place is cheaper, Puerto Varas or Cordoba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cordoba or Puerto Varas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cordoba or Puerto Varas, 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: Cordoba or Puerto Varas?
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Argentina, The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Santiago.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCordoba $8.40Puerto Varas $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Cordoba is $8.40, while the average daily cost in Puerto Varas is $109. 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 Cordoba and Puerto Varas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCordoba $3.05Puerto Varas $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCordoba $6.10Puerto Varas $134
Compare Hotels in Cordoba and Puerto Varas
Looking for a hotel in Cordoba or Puerto Varas? 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: Cordoba Hotel Prices and Puerto Varas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cordoba $2.08Puerto Varas $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$0.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport: $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Varas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Varas:
- Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $50
- Transfer from Hotel in Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $24
- Transfer to Puerto Montt Airport: $22
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Cordoba or Puerto Varas?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Varas and Cordoba 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 dayCordoba $3.83Puerto Varas $25
Typical Food Prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas$0.01
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Sandwich$0.00
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Ice Cream$0.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cordoba $1.88Puerto Varas $19
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
- Traditional Córdoba CityTour x 2 Pax: $45
- Exploring Villa Carlos Paz: Guided Sightseeing Tour: $50
- Alta Gracia: Unveiling Cordoba's Cultural Heritage Tour: $50
- Cordoba City Tour: $50
- Private Cordoba City Tour: $53
- Córdoba: Villa Carlos Paz Tour: $59
- Córdoba CityTour FULLDAY x 2 pax: $60
- Caroya WineTour x 2 Pax: $60
- Cordoba City Tour with Optional Jesuitic Square: $62
- Full Day Tour to Punilla Valley from Cordoba: $75
- La Cumbrecita and Villa General Belgrano Full Day Tour: $75
- Full Day Jesuit Legacy Tour from Cordoba: $80
Tours and Activities in Puerto Varas
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Varas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt: Chiloé Island Tour: $60
- From Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour: $49
- Full-Day Osorno Vulcano and Petrohue Falls Small-Group Tour: $80
- Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River: $50
- Lake Llanquihue Bike Tour in Puerto Varas: $129
- Petrohue Falls and Osorno Volcano Bike Tour: $124
- Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Varas: $68
- Premium Full Day Shared Tour Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls: $185
- Premium Half Day Shared Tour Sunset at Osorno Volcano: $130
- Premium Small-Group Half day Tour to Frutillar in Puerto Varas: $144
- Private Rock Climbing Experience in Northern Patagonia: $100
- Private Sightseeing Tour in Puerto Varas & Puerto Montt: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCordoba $1.48Puerto Varas $6.51
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
- Full-Day Private Colonia Caroya Wine Tour from Córdoba: $119
- Wine Tour Privado - Colonia Caroya: $130
- Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cordoba and Puerto Varas, we can see that Puerto Varas is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Varas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Varas than you might in Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cordoba Expensive? and Is Puerto Varas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cordoba or Puerto Varas?
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Puerto Varas. When comparing the sizes of Cordoba and Puerto Varas, 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 Cordoba or Puerto Varas?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Cordoba or Puerto Varas in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cordoba as well as Puerto Varas.
In the summer, Cordoba is much colder than Puerto Varas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cordoba in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Puerto Varas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. In the summer, Cordoba often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varas. Cordoba gets 277 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 204 hours of full sun.
Cordoba usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Varas. Cordoba gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryCordoba 10°C (50°F)Puerto Varas 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Puerto Varas in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Varas and Cordoba are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In April, Cordoba is generally much warmer than Puerto Varas. Daily temperatures in Cordoba average around 16°C (61°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Cordoba usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during autumn. Cordoba gets 196 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Varas. In April, Cordoba usually receives less rain than Puerto Varas. Cordoba gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilCordoba 16°C (61°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Puerto Varas in the Winter?
Both Puerto Varas and Cordoba during the winter are popular places to visit.
Cordoba is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the winter. The daily temperature in Cordoba averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Cordoba often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varas. Cordoba gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 67 hours of full sun.
Puerto Varas gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cordoba usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Varas. Cordoba gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyCordoba 27°C (81°F)Puerto Varas 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Cordoba or Puerto Varas in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cordoba and Puerto Varas.
In the spring, Cordoba is much warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cordoba in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cordoba usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during spring. Cordoba gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.
Puerto Varas receives a lot of rain in the spring. In October, Cordoba usually receives less rain than Puerto Varas. Cordoba gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberCordoba 19°C (66°F)Puerto Varas 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Varas and Cordoba
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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.