A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Grand-Bourg vs. Valdivia for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Grand-Bourg or Valdivia?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Grand-Bourg and Valdivia 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: Grand-Bourg or Valdivia?

Grand-Bourg

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.

Valdivia

Valdivia is a vibrant university city situated in southern Chile. It sits at the meeting point of three rivers in the aptly named Region de Los Rios (The Rivers Region) and is approximately 200 kilometers from both Temuco and Puerto Montt. Due to a large student population, Valdivia boasts a youthful and energetic vibe that is visible in its many bars, cafes and restaurants. The city is also known for having one of Chile's best craft beer cultures, which had its early beginnings when German settlers arrived in the 1840s. The rivers, nearby Pacific coastline and wetlands offer plenty for lovers of the outdoors, too.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Chile, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand-Bourg and Valdivia, we can see that Grand-Bourg is more expensive. And not only is Valdivia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand-Bourg is in Caribbean Islands and Valdivia 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 Valdivia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valdivia 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 Valdivia.

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 Valdivia Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Grand-Bourg or Valdivia?

Valdivia has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Grand-Bourg. When comparing the sizes of Grand-Bourg and Valdivia, 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 Grand-Bourg or Valdivia?

Valdivia has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand-Bourg experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Valdivia in the Summer?

Both Valdivia and Grand-Bourg during the summer 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 July, Grand-Bourg is generally much warmer than Valdiviain January. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 27°C (81°F), and Valdivia fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

In Valdivia, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Grand-Bourg. In the summer, Grand-Bourg often gets less sunshine than Valdiviain January. Grand-Bourg gets 245 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valdivia receives 296 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually gets more rain in July than Valdiviain January. Grand-Bourg gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Valdivia receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Valdivia in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Grand-Bourg and Valdivia. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand-Bourg year-round.

Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Valdivia in the autumn. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Valdivia fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in April.

In Grand-Bourg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Valdivia during autumn. Grand-Bourg gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Valdivia receives 132 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Valdivia receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grand-Bourg gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Grand-Bourg usually receives more rain than Valdiviain April. Grand-Bourg gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Valdivia receives 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Valdivia in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Grand-Bourg as well as Valdivia. Grand-Bourg attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the winter, Grand-Bourg is much warmer than Valdivia. Typically, the winter temperatures in Grand-Bourg in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Valdivia averages at about 7°C (45°F)in July.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grand-Bourg this time of the year. In the winter, Grand-Bourg often gets more sunshine than Valdiviain July. Grand-Bourg gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valdivia receives 66 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Valdivia. Grand-Bourg usually gets less rain in January than Valdiviain July. Grand-Bourg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Valdivia receives 312 mm (12.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Grand-Bourg or Valdivia in the Spring?

Both Valdivia and Grand-Bourg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand-Bourg throughout the year.

In April, Grand-Bourg is generally much warmer than Valdiviain October. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 26°C (78°F), and Valdivia fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than Valdivia during spring. Grand-Bourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Valdivia receives 198 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Valdivia. It's quite rainy in Grand-Bourg. In April, Grand-Bourg usually receives more rain than Valdiviain October. Grand-Bourg gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Valdivia receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Valdivia and Grand-Bourg