Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Granada?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Granada or Puerto Montt?
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 Montt. 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 Montt?
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 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 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGranada $40Puerto Montt $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Granada is $40, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $89. 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 Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGranada $17Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGranada $34Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Granada and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Granada 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: Granada Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Granada $8.57Puerto Montt $6.43
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 Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $21
- Puerto Tepual Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Arrival Transfer: $21
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $27
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $31
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $31
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $33
- Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer: $34
- Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $42
- Cruce Andino Office Private Transfer from Puerto Montt: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Granada or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt 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 Montt $21
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 Montt $14
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
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Frutillar Tour: $31
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing: $47
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Tour from Puerto Montt: $56
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour: $62
- Osorno Volcano Tour+Petrohue Falls / Cruises / Spanish: $68
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $77
- Private. City Tour Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas: $92
- Austral / Hornopiren Road Tour: $102
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $128
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest : $130
- Tagua Tagua Lake and Wild Patagonia Tour: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGranada $7.50Puerto Montt $4.49
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 Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt 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 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 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 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 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 Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Granada or Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt has a larger population, and is about 79% larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Granada 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 Granada or Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt 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 Montt in the Summer?
Both Puerto Montt and Granada are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.
In July, Granada is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin January. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 27°C (81°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Puerto Montt. Granada usually receives less sunshine than Puerto Montt during summer. Granada gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Granada. In July, Granada usually receives more rain than Puerto Monttin January. Granada gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryGranada 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Granada or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Montt 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.
Granada is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the autumn. The daily temperature in Granada averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in April.
In the autumn, Granada often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin April. Granada gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Granada. Granada usually gets more rain in October than Puerto Monttin April. Granada gets 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilGranada 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Granada or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Granada and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.
In the winter, Granada is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the winter temperatures in Granada in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 7°C (45°F)in July.
In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. Granada usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during winter. Granada gets 244 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Granada usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin July. Granada gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyGranada 26°C (79°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Granada or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Granada as well as Puerto Montt. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Granada is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin October. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 29°C (84°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Granada this time of the year. In the spring, Granada often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin October. Granada gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Granada usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Monttin October. Granada gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberGranada 29°C (84°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Granada
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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