Which place is cheaper, Huaraz or Granada?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Granada or Huaraz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Granada and Huaraz. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Granada or Huaraz?
Granada
Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.
Huaraz
Huaraz is a large town in the Cordillera Blanca region of Peru's Central Sierra. Huaraz stands tall at 3100m; travellers from Lima might need a day or two to acclimatize to the change in atmosphere. Nearly wiped out by the earthquake of 1970, the town of 100,000 blends a mix of modern and native culture. Huarez is first and foremost a trekking metropolis. During high season the streets buzz with hundreds of backpackers and adventurers freshly returned from arduous hikes or planning their next expedition. The town has many markets, shops, quality restaurants and hopping bars catering to tourist and local needs. Mountain adventures in the off-season can be equally rewarding, but the vibe is calmer and some places go into hibernation once the rains set in.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Peru, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGranada $40Huaraz $50
The average daily cost (per person) in Granada is $40, while the average daily cost in Huaraz is $50. 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 Granada and Huaraz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGranada $17Huaraz $20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGranada $34Huaraz $40
Compare Hotels in Granada and Huaraz
Looking for a hotel in Granada or Huaraz? 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: Granada Hotel Prices and Huaraz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Granada $8.57Huaraz $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Granada:
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Airport or Hotels in Granada: $80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Huaraz
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Huaraz are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.17
Is it cheaper to fly into Granada or Huaraz?
Prices for flights to both Huaraz and Granada 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 dayGranada $14Huaraz $18
Typical Food Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of dining costs in Granada are as follows:
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Pizza$2.29
Typical Food Prices in Huaraz
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Huaraz:
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Lunch$5.97
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Chips$1.49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Granada $10Huaraz $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Granada are as follows:
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Lago de Nicaragua Boat Tour$8.17
Tours and Activities in Granada
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Granada are as follows:
- Granada Kayak Tour: $30
- Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour: $35
- Paddle Boarding and Meditation Wellness Experience in Las Isletas: $39
- Las Isletas: Kayak Tour: $39
- Granada City Tour: $40
- Granada's City Tour: $40
- Las Isletas: Boat Tour: $45
- Masaya Night Tour Minimum 2 People from Granada: $45
- Las Isletas 2-Hour Kayak Adventure in Granada with Pickup: $48
- City Walking Tour and Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride: $50
- Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages: $60
- Experience Granadas Best Sights Carriage ride + Local Guide: $65
Typical Entertainment Prices in Huaraz
Here are a few typical costs in Huaraz for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Climbing Gear$17
Tours and Activities in Huaraz
Here are a few actual costs in Huaraz for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Traditional Picante de Cuy Gastronomy Tour in Huaraz: $15
- 69 Lake Tour of Peru: $26
- Glacier Pastoruri and Puya Raimondi Full Day Tour: $28
- Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range: $30
- From Huaraz || Full day tour Laguna 69 in -Cordillera Blanca: $36
- From Tour to Llanganuco Lakes (Chinancocha Lake): $37
- From Tour to Archeological Complex of Chavin: $38
- Ancash: Nevado pastors and puyas Raymondi Tour | Full Day |: $40
- Lake 69 Full-Day Hiking Tour from Huaraz: $40
- From Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range: $46
- From Chavín de Huantar fullday tour: $56
- From Llanganuco Lagoon fullday tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGranada $7.50Huaraz $15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Granada
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Granada:
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Tequila$1.36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Granada and Huaraz, we can see that Huaraz is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Granada is in Central America and Huaraz 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 Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada 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 Huaraz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Huaraz than you might in Granada.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Granada Expensive? and Is Huaraz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Granada or Huaraz?
Granada has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Huaraz. When comparing the sizes of Granada and Huaraz, 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 Granada or Huaraz?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Granada or Huaraz in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Granada and Huaraz. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round. Huaraz attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Granada gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Granada usually receives more rain than Huaraz. Granada gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Huaraz can get quite cold in the summer. In the summer, Granada is much warmer than Huaraz. Typically, the summer temperatures in Granada in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Huaraz averages at about 3°C (37°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGranada 27°C (81°F)Huaraz 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Granada or Huaraz in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Granada as well as Huaraz. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Huaraz throughout the year.
Granada receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Granada usually gets more rain in October than Huaraz. Granada gets 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Huaraz can be very cold during autumn. In October, Granada is generally much warmer than Huaraz. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 27°C (81°F), and Huaraz fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGranada 27°C (81°F)Huaraz 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Granada or Huaraz in the Winter?
Both Huaraz and Granada are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Huaraz because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Huaraz. In January, Granada usually receives less rain than Huaraz. Granada gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Granada is much warmer than Huaraz in the winter. The daily temperature in Granada averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Huaraz fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGranada 26°C (79°F)Huaraz 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Granada or Huaraz in the Spring?
Both Huaraz and Granada during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Huaraz year-round.
Granada usually gets less rain in April than Huaraz. Granada gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Granada is much warmer than Huaraz. Typically, the spring temperatures in Granada in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Huaraz averages at about 6°C (43°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGranada 29°C (84°F)Huaraz 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Huaraz and Granada
| Granada | Huaraz | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 112 mm (4.4 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.