Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Florianopolis?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florianopolis or Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Florianopolis 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: Florianopolis or Puerto Montt?
Florianopolis
With a population of almost 500,000, Florianopolis is the capital city of the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. The city is split between mainland Brazil and Santa Catarina Island.
Florianopolis has grown in popularity with tourists recently because of its wonderful scenery, beautiful beaches, and fascinating culture. Many Brazilians have also moved here, leaving behind the big cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Florianopolis has a warm humid subtropical climate. There are summer, winter, spring and fall seasons. Frosts are rare but do occur occasionally. Highs during the warmest months are usually in the high 70s Fahrenheit. Rain is evenly distributed throughout the year and there is no distinct dry season.
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 Wildlife Tours to Brazil, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorianopolis $62Puerto Montt $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Florianopolis is $62, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $89. 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 Florianopolis and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorianopolis $26Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorianopolis $52Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Florianopolis and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Florianopolis 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: Florianopolis Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florianopolis $13Puerto Montt $6.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florianopolis
Also for Florianopolis, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hercilio Luz Airport - North Island Transfer: $14
- Private Transfer Florianópolis Airport to City Center: $31
- Shared transfer from Florianópolis airport to Balneário Camboriú: $35
- Florianópolis Airport Transfer anywhere on the island by Floripa Nativa: $39
- One Way Transfer : Florianopolis Airport to or from Florianopolis: $64
- Transfer Florianópolis Airport / Costão do Santinho: $76
- Private Transfer from FLN Airport to the City Balneario Camboriú : $83
- Private Transfer Florianopolis Airport to Bal. Camboriu: $96
- Private Transfer from Florianópolis Airport to Bombinhas: $97
- Roundtrip transfer from Florianópolis Airport to Bombinhas: $168
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: $50
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Transfer Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $277
- Puerto Tepual Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Arrival Transfer: $21
- Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer: $34
- Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) to Pucon - Arrival Transfer: $114
- Puerto Montt Departure Transfer from Hotel: $23
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
- Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $41
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Florianopolis or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Florianopolis 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 dayFlorianopolis $22Puerto Montt $21
Typical Food Prices in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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A Quick Snack$0.44
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florianopolis $26Puerto Montt $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florianopolis
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Florianopolis's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Internet$0.59
Tours and Activities in Florianopolis
For Florianopolis, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Walking Tour Historic Center of Florianópolis: $12
- Historic Center Walking Tour in Florianopolis with Local Bar Hop: $14
- Bombinhas Beach and 4 Islands Tour: $22
- Shared Shuttle between Florianópolis Airport and Hotel with optional City Tour: $23
- Florianópolis Full Day City Tour: $25
- Rafting Adventure in Apuama - Rio Cubatão in Greater Florianópolis: $29
- Floripa City Tour by Bus - Whole Island - The Most Complete City Tour: $31
- Balneário Camboriú City Tour from Florianópolis: $35
- Tour Balneario Camboriu and Laranjeiras Beach TELEFERICO INCLUDED: $36
- Blumenau City Tour - departing from Florianópolis: $37
- Blumenau City Tour from Florianópolis: $38
- Lagoinha do Leste Hiking and Photography Adventure : $41
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest : $130
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $77
- Austral / Hornopiren Road Tour: $102
- Excursion City tour Puerto Varas / Llanquihue and Frutillar: $77
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $128
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Tour from Puerto Montt: $56
- Frutillar Tour: $31
- Osorno Volcano Tour+Petrohue Falls / Cruises / Spanish: $68
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $143
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing: $47
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Vicente Peres Rosales National Park: $164
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorianopolis $8.68Puerto Montt $4.49
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florianopolis
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florianopolis from other travelers:
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Beer$0.59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florianopolis and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt is more expensive. And not only is Florianopolis much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Florianopolis would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Florianopolis 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 Florianopolis.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florianopolis Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florianopolis or Puerto Montt?
Florianopolis has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Florianopolis 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.
When is the best time to visit Florianopolis or Puerto Montt?
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 Florianopolis or Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Florianopolis as well as Puerto Montt.
Florianopolis is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the summer. The daily temperature in Florianopolis averages around 25°C (76°F) in January, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In the summer, Florianopolis often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Montt. Florianopolis gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun.
Florianopolis receives a lot of rain in the summer. Florianopolis usually gets more rain in January than Puerto Montt. Florianopolis gets 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryFlorianopolis 25°C (76°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Florianopolis or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Montt and Florianopolis are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Florianopolis is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Florianopolis in April average around 22°C (71°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Florianopolis usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during autumn. Florianopolis gets 179 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In April, Florianopolis usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Florianopolis gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilFlorianopolis 22°C (71°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Florianopolis or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt and Florianopolis during the winter are popular places to visit.
In July, Florianopolis is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Florianopolis average around 17°C (62°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Florianopolis often gets more sunshine than Puerto Montt. Florianopolis gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Florianopolis usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Montt. Florianopolis gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyFlorianopolis 17°C (62°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Florianopolis or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Florianopolis and Puerto Montt.
Florianopolis is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the spring. The daily temperature in Florianopolis averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Florianopolis usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Montt during spring. Florianopolis gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the spring. Florianopolis gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Florianopolis usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Florianopolis gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberFlorianopolis 20°C (68°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Florianopolis
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 95 mm (3.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (71°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 137 mm (5.4 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.