A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fortaleza vs. Puerto Montt for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fortaleza or Puerto Montt?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fortaleza and Puerto Montt can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Fortaleza or Puerto Montt?

Fortaleza

A major city on Brazil's northeastern coast and the capital city of Ceara state, Fortaleza is best characterized by its city landscape lined with beaches and palm trees. It also features some great seafood as well as long-standing folk traditions in culture and dance.

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 Luxury Tours to Brazil, The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.


Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Fortaleza?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Fortaleza is $71, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $87. 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 Fortaleza and Puerto Montt in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fortaleza $31
    Puerto Montt $60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fortaleza $62
    Puerto Montt $120
Compare Hotels in Fortaleza and Puerto Montt

Looking for a hotel in Fortaleza 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.

Hotels in Fortaleza


Hotels in Puerto Montt


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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: Fortaleza Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fortaleza $21
    Puerto Montt $6.28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fortaleza

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

  • Transfer leaving from the Fortaleza waterfront to Beach Park: $9.25
  • Transfer from Pinto Martins Airport to hotels in Fortaleza: $9.25
  • Shared Airport Transfer to Fortaleza Hotels: $9.87
  • Transfer to Beach Park: $12
  • Beach Park Round-Trip Transfer: $13
  • Beach Park Transfer from Fortaleza: $16
  • Fortaleza to Fortaleza Airport (FOR) - Departure Private Transfer: $17
  • Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Fortaleza - Arrival Private Transfer: $17
  • Roundtrip transfer from Pinto Martins Airport to Hotels in Fortaleza: $19
  • Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Fortaleza City: $25
  • Private transfer: Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) to Fortaleza: $26
  • Private transfer: Fortaleza to Fortaleza International Airport (FOR): $26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:

  • Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
  • Transfer Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $277
  • 4 Days Tour Los Lagos Region with Transfer Chiloe and Peulla: $177
  • Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) to Pucon - Arrival Transfer: $116
  • Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
  • Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $66
  • Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: $50
  • Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $46
  • Cruce Andino Office Private Transfer from Puerto Montt: $44
  • Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $42
  • Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer: $34
  • Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $33

Is it cheaper to fly into Fortaleza or Puerto Montt?

Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Fortaleza 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
    Fortaleza $24
    Puerto Montt $21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fortaleza

For Fortaleza, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Thematic Show with Rotation of Pizzas in Aquiraz: $29

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fortaleza $15
    Puerto Montt $13

Tours and Activities in Fortaleza

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

  • Full Day Tour to Cumbuco From Fortaleza: $11
  • Cumbuco Beach Tour: $12
  • One Day Bus Tour of Fortaleza and Cumbuco Beach: $12
  • 3 Beaches in 1 Day Tour Leaving Fortaleza: $13
  • Tour 3 beaches in 1 day: $14
  • Águas Belas Tour: $15
  • Cumbuco Beach with City Tour from Fortaleza: $16
  • Lagoinha Beach Tour: $18
  • Canoe Quebrada Full Day Tour - Departure from Fortaleza by Vitorino Turismo: $20
  • The colorful sands of Morro Branco beach - Full Day Tour: $22
  • Tour 3 Beaches in 1 day (Morro Branco, Praia das Fontes and Canoa Quebrada): $23
  • Historical and Cultural City Tour of Fortaleza: $25

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: $118
  • Frutillar & Llanquihue Tour from Puerto Montt: $50
  • 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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fortaleza $10
    Puerto Montt $4.39


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fortaleza and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt is more expensive. And not only is Fortaleza much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fortaleza would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fortaleza Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Fortaleza or Puerto Montt?

Fortaleza has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza or Puerto Montt in the Summer?

Both Puerto Montt and Fortaleza during the summer are popular places to visit.

Fortaleza is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the summer. The daily temperature in Fortaleza averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

In Puerto Montt, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Fortaleza. In the summer, Fortaleza often gets more sunshine than Puerto Montt. Fortaleza gets 221 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Fortaleza. Fortaleza usually gets more rain in January than Puerto Montt. Fortaleza gets 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January
    Fortaleza 28°C (82°F) 
    Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)

Should I visit Fortaleza or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Fortaleza and Puerto Montt.

In the autumn, Fortaleza is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Fortaleza in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F).

Fortaleza usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during autumn. Fortaleza gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Fortaleza gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Fortaleza usually receives more rain than Puerto Montt. Fortaleza gets 356 mm (14 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April
    Fortaleza 27°C (80°F) 
    Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Fortaleza or Puerto Montt in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Fortaleza as well as Puerto Montt.

In July, Fortaleza is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Fortaleza average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Fortaleza this time of the year. In the winter, Fortaleza often gets more sunshine than Puerto Montt. Fortaleza gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Fortaleza usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Montt. Fortaleza gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July
    Fortaleza 26°C (79°F) 
    Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)

Should I visit Fortaleza or Puerto Montt in the Spring?

Both Puerto Montt and Fortaleza are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

Fortaleza is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the spring. The daily temperature in Fortaleza averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Fortaleza. Fortaleza usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during spring. Fortaleza gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In October, Fortaleza usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Fortaleza gets 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October
    Fortaleza 28°C (82°F) 
    Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)

Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Fortaleza

Fortaleza Puerto Montt
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 28°C (82°F) 119 mm (4.7 in) 16°C (60°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Feb 27°C (81°F) 205 mm (8.1 in) 15°C (59°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Mar 27°C (80°F) 323 mm (12.7 in) 13°C (55°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Apr 27°C (80°F) 356 mm (14 in) 11°C (51°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
May 27°C (80°F) 256 mm (10.1 in) 9°C (49°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Jun 26°C (80°F) 142 mm (5.6 in) 8°C (46°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)
Jul 26°C (79°F) 95 mm (3.7 in) 7°C (45°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Aug 27°C (80°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 8°C (46°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)
Sep 27°C (81°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 9°C (47°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Oct 28°C (82°F) 13 mm (0.5 in) 11°C (51°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Nov 28°C (82°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 12°C (54°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Dec 28°C (82°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 14°C (58°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)