Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Fortaleza?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Also for Fortaleza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in 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.
For Fortaleza, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fortaleza.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
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?.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fortaleza | Puerto Montt | |||
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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) |