Which place is cheaper, Puerto Varas or Grand-Bourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Grand-Bourg and Puerto Varas 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.
Marie-Galante is an island of the Guadeloupe archipelago, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. Sometimes called the "Big Pancake" for its circular shape and flat terrain, the island is a prime location for sugar fields which provide the ingredients for Marie Galante's famous cane juice rum. The island is also known for its many windmills, beaches, and historic plantations.
Puerto Varas is a city in Southern Chile, in the Los Lagos (Lakes) Region, Llanquihue Province. It is a charming town, only 23 km away from Puerto Montt and surrounded by the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes as well as the impressive Llanquihue lake. In terms of landscape, accommodation and activities, Puerto Varas is well served! Kayak, paddle, canyoning, rock climbing, trekking, ski, fishing, you name it! If you decide to stop in that area, we recommend that you stay in Puerto Varas, as it provides the perfect starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Santiago.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Grand-Bourg is €180, while the average daily cost in Puerto Varas is €102. 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 Grand-Bourg and Puerto Varas in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Grand-Bourg or Puerto Varas? 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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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Varas:
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Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Varas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand-Bourg and Puerto Varas, we can see that Grand-Bourg is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Varas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand-Bourg is in Caribbean Islands and Puerto Varas 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 Varas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Varas 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 Grand-Bourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand-Bourg than you might in Puerto Varas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grand-Bourg Expensive? and Is Puerto Varas Expensive?.
Puerto Varas has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Grand-Bourg. When comparing the sizes of Grand-Bourg and Puerto Varas, 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.
Puerto Varas has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand-Bourg experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Puerto Varas and Grand-Bourg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand-Bourg throughout the year.
Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the summer. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Puerto Varas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during summer. Grand-Bourg gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Grand-Bourg. In July, Grand-Bourg usually receives more rain than Puerto Varasin January. Grand-Bourg gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Puerto Varas and Grand-Bourg during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grand-Bourg because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Grand-Bourg in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Puerto Varas averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Grand-Bourg. In the autumn, Grand-Bourg often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin April. Grand-Bourg gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 104 hours of full sun.
Puerto Varas gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually gets more rain in October than Puerto Varasin April. Grand-Bourg gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Grand-Bourg and Puerto Varas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand-Bourg year-round.
In January, Grand-Bourg is generally much warmer than Puerto Varasin July. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 24°C (76°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In Grand-Bourg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during winter. Grand-Bourg gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
Puerto Varas receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Grand-Bourg usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin July. Grand-Bourg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Grand-Bourg as well as Puerto Varas. Grand-Bourg attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the spring. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grand-Bourg this time of the year. In the spring, Grand-Bourg often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin October. Grand-Bourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Varas receives 151 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Varas. Grand-Bourg receives a lot of rain in the spring. Grand-Bourg usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Puerto Varasin October. Grand-Bourg gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Grand-Bourg | Puerto Varas | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |