Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Freeport?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Freeport 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 Freeport 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: Freeport or Puerto Montt?
Freeport
When you picture the Bahamas you likely picture the beaches, resorts and playgrounds of Nassau. Just to the northwest of this tourist paradise is a tropical city founded on industry. Freeport began as mostly swampland and is now the second most populous city in the Bahamas.
This city is less of a tourist attraction - a place where you'll find the true Bahaman culture mixed in with some relaxing spots to help you unwind and get into your island vacation.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Freeport Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFreeport $290Puerto Montt $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Freeport is $290, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $112. 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 Freeport and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFreeport $141Puerto Montt $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFreeport $282Puerto Montt $130
Compare Hotels in Freeport and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Freeport 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: Freeport Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Freeport $59Puerto Montt $6.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer Viva Club Fortuna Freeport: $28
- Round-trip Airport Transfers to Castaway Resorts, Freeport: $30
- Roundtrip Airport Transfers Island Seas Resort Freeport: $30
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $67
- Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $67
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $77
- Freeport to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) Departure Private Transfer: $77
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay - Private Transfer: $77
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport - Arrival Private Transfer: $77
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
- Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer: $150
- Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Old Bahama Bay -Round-Trip Transfer: $153
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) to Pucon - Arrival Transfer: $264
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $113
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $83
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $81
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $81
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $57
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $57
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $57
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: $50
- Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas Airport English private transfer: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Freeport or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Freeport 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 dayFreeport $110Puerto Montt $40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Around Town/Bahamian Cooking Experience: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Freeport $40Puerto Montt $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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10 Dive Package$299
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Tour of Coral Vita and breach brak at Banana bay beach club: $51
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club Unlimited Rum Punch Experience: $55
- Coopers Castle and Port Lucaya Marketplace Tour: $60
- Rumbo Tour: $60
- Junkanoo Village Beach Club Experience: Lunch & Signature Drink: $70
- Swim with the Pigs Freeport @Creative Eco Adventures: $72
- Mamma Gal Native Experience: $80
- Mamma Gal Celeb-Key Native Exp. Shared Tour: $80
- Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89
- Mamma Gal East End Native Experience: $95
- Grand Bahama Foodie Tour: $120
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Calbuco Island & Ancient Arrayán Forest Tour from Puerto Varas: $89
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $169
- Cruise Shore Private Excursion Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls: $256
- Custom Tour of the Lakes Region in Chile: $120
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt: $84
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $287
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops: $82
- Puerto Montt Shared Tour Volcan Osorno Small Groups: $109
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFreeport $30Puerto Montt $4.82
Sample the Local Flavors in Freeport
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Freeport:
- Brewery & Taste with Beach & Shop at Largest Market on Freeport 4-hrs: $85
- Grand Bahama Brewery and Distillery Tour: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Freeport and Puerto Montt, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Freeport is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Montt is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Puerto Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Freeport would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Freeport than you might in Puerto Montt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Freeport Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Freeport or Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Freeport 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.
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.