Which place is cheaper, Puerto Madryn or Granada?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Granada or Puerto Madryn?
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 Puerto Madryn. 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 Puerto Madryn?
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.
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn is mostly known as the gateway to Peninsula Valdes, welcoming tourists who come for whale watching. The Peninsula Valdes is a nature reserve designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site; 97 km long and 63 km wide, it is connected to the continent by an isthmus of 35 km from which we can see both gulfs, San Jose at north and the Nuevo at south.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, The Best 2-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGranada $40Puerto Madryn $14
The average daily cost (per person) in Granada is $40, while the average daily cost in Puerto Madryn is $14. 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 Puerto Madryn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGranada $17Puerto Madryn $5.25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGranada $34Puerto Madryn $11
Compare Hotels in Granada and Puerto Madryn
Looking for a hotel in Granada or Puerto Madryn? 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 Puerto Madryn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Granada $8.57Puerto Madryn $3.28
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Madryn
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Madryn:
- Trelew Airport Shuttle Transfer To Puerto Madryn : $47
- From Punta Tombo Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Granada or Puerto Madryn?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Madryn 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 $14Puerto Madryn $5.69
Typical Food Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of dining costs in Granada are as follows:
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Pizza$2.29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Granada $10Puerto Madryn $5.77
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 Puerto Madryn
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Puerto Madryn are as follows:
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Whale Watching for Two$0.35
Tours and Activities in Puerto Madryn
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Madryn are as follows:
- Kayaking adventure in Puerto Madryn: $60
- Excursion to Punta Loma and Puerto Madryn for Cruisers: $60
- From City and Punta Loma Tour: $70
- Shore Excursion: Punta Loma+City Tour, for cruise passengers: $70
- Punta Loma Shore Excursion with City tour: $75
- Punta Loma Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $75
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience - optional Whale Watching : $87
- Peninsula Valdes Full Day Tour: $88
- Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience: $88
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience: $90
- Shore Excursion Punta Loma Sea Lions Reserve Including Puerto Madryn City Tour : $95
- Wonderful Punta Tombo Penguin Rookery Tour : $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGranada $7.50Puerto Madryn $3.13
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 Puerto Madryn, we can see that Granada is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Madryn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Granada is in Central America and Puerto Madryn 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 Madryn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Madryn 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 Granada would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Granada than you might in Puerto Madryn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Granada Expensive? and Is Puerto Madryn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Granada or Puerto Madryn?
Granada has a larger population, and is about 39% larger than the population of Puerto Madryn. When comparing the sizes of Granada and Puerto Madryn, 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 Puerto Madryn?
Puerto Madryn has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Granada experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Granada or Puerto Madryn in the Summer?
Both Puerto Madryn and Granada are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.
Granada is a little warmer than Puerto Madryn in the summer. The daily temperature in Granada averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 22°C (71°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in Granada. In July, Granada usually receives more rain than Puerto Madrynin January. Granada gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGranada 27°C (81°F)Puerto Madryn 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Granada or Puerto Madryn in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Madryn and Granada during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Granada is much warmer than Puerto Madryn. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Granada in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Puerto Madryn averages at about 14°C (58°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Granada. Granada usually gets more rain in October than Puerto Madrynin April. Granada gets 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGranada 27°C (81°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Granada or Puerto Madryn in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Granada and Puerto Madryn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.
In January, Granada is generally much warmer than Puerto Madrynin July. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Puerto Madryn this time of the year. In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. Granada usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Madryn during winter. Granada gets 244 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Madryn receives 209 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Granada usually receives less rain than Puerto Madrynin July. Granada gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGranada 26°C (79°F)Puerto Madryn 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Granada or Puerto Madryn in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Granada as well as Puerto Madryn. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Granada is much warmer than Puerto Madryn in the spring. The daily temperature in Granada averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 14°C (58°F)in October.
Granada usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Madrynin October. Granada gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGranada 29°C (84°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Madryn and Granada
| Granada | Puerto Madryn | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 12 mm (0.5 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.