Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Grande-Terre?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Montt? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Grande-Terre or Puerto Montt?
Grande-Terre
Grande Terre is an island that makes up the eastern half of the Guadeloupe 'mainland.' It is divided from the other half of the main Guadeloupe island, Basse Terre, by a narrow channel called Rivière Salee (or the Salt River). The island itself is characterized by rolling hills, white sand beaches, and cliffs, and its indented coastline is surrounded by coral reefs. It is home to most of Guadeloupe's farmlands and tourist resorts.
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 Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Grande-Terre Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre €179Puerto Montt €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is €179, 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 Grande-Terre and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre €82Puerto Montt €52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre €164Puerto Montt €104
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre 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: Grande-Terre Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre €9.00Puerto Montt €5.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Transfer Guadeloupe Airport to Cruise Port: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $46
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre Arrival Transfer: $47
- Arrival Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Le Gosier by SUV: $50
- Departure Private Transfer from Le Gosier to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $56
- Airport Transfer Guadeloupe: $66
- Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $66
- Guadeloupe to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Private Transfer: $71
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- PrivateTransfer from Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port to Airport (PTP) : $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Cruce Andino Office Transfer to or from Puerto Montt: $32
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $83
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $83
- Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas Airport English private transfer: $50
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $93
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $127
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $84
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $63
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel: $25
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Grande-Terre 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 dayGrande-Terre €82Puerto Montt €31
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre €45Puerto Montt €12
Tours and Activities in Grande-Terre
Here are a few actual costs in Grande-Terre for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cruise stopover - Plage du Gosier Round trip: $17
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $32
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $54
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $54
- *Cruise Stopover* - CASCADE WITH CRAYFISH- Sainte-Anne Beach: $66
- Pointe à Pitre City Tour, Island Stopover, and Beach Breaks : $94
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $111
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $173
- South of Basse-Terre Island Tour with Rum and Food Tastings: $185
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $187
- Private Gyroplane Tour: $200
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour: $62
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Tour Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Jumps / English: $68
- Shore Excursion: Osorno Volcano Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $70
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Puerto Varas: Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas Private City Tour: $90
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Tagua Tagua Lake and Wild Patagonia Tour: $133
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $189
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre €12Puerto Montt €3.82
Sample the Local Flavors in Grande-Terre
Also in Grande-Terre, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Local Market, Crayfish Waterfall and Rum Distillery with Tasting: $233
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Puerto Montt, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre is in Caribbean Islands 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 Puerto Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Grande-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grande-Terre than you might in Puerto Montt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grande-Terre Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grande-Terre experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
Grande-Terre is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the summer. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Puerto Montt this time of the year. In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during summer. Grande-Terre gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
Grande-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Puerto Monttin January. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 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 JanuaryGrande-Terre 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as Puerto Montt. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Grande-Terre is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Grande-Terre in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grande-Terre this time of the year. In the autumn, Grande-Terre often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin April. Grande-Terre gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in October than Puerto Monttin April. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 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 AprilGrande-Terre 27°C (80°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt and Grande-Terre are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
In January, Grande-Terre is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin July. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 24°C (76°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during winter. Grande-Terre gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In January, Grande-Terre usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin July. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 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 JulyGrande-Terre 24°C (76°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt and Grande-Terre during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Grande-Terre is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the spring. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Grande-Terre. In the spring, Grande-Terre often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin October. Grande-Terre gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 151 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 Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Puerto Monttin October. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 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 OctoberGrande-Terre 26°C (78°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Grande-Terre
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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) |
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.