Which place is cheaper, Puerto Varas or Grande-Terre?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Varas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Varas? 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 Varas?
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 Varas
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGrande-Terre €145Puerto Varas €102
The average daily cost (per person) in Grande-Terre is €145, 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 Grande-Terre and Puerto Varas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGrande-Terre €82Puerto Varas €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGrande-Terre €164Puerto Varas €126
Compare Hotels in Grande-Terre and Puerto Varas
Looking for a hotel in Grande-Terre 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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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 Varas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Grande-Terre €9.00Puerto Varas €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grande-Terre
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Grande-Terre:
- Arrival Private Transfer Pointe a Pitre Airport PTP to Pointe a Pitre by SUV: $41
- 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: $51
- Departure Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $41
- Departure Private Transfer from Saint-Francois to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $92
- Departure Private Transfer from Sainte-Anne to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $60
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Guadeloupe island hotel-Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) to Pointe-a-Pitre - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $46
- Pointe-a-Pitre Airport to Pointe-a-Pitre Hotels Arrival Transfer: $23
- Pointe-a-Pitre to Pointe-a-Pitre Airport (PTP) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Private Transfer from Pointe a Pitre Airport to Deshaies or Trois Riviers by SUV: $91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Varas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Varas:
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $21
- Transfer to Puerto Montt Airport: $22
- Transfer from Hotel in Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $24
- Transfer from Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Grande-Terre or Puerto Varas?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Varas 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 €48Puerto Varas €23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Grande-Terre €45Puerto Varas €18
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: $15
- Cruise Stopover at Village Sainte Anne and its Beach: $31
- Guided tour by electric tuk-tuk: $49
- Stand Up Paddle Adventure in Guadeloupe: $49
- Stopover Cruise - Valombreuse Botanical Garden + Sainte-Anne Beach: $49
- *Cruise Stopover* - Tropical Forest - Sainte-Anne Beach: $60
- Private Surf Lessons Tour in Guadeloupe: $97
- Photoshoot + Drone on a Caribbean paradise beach or day tour : $100
- Full Day Tour of Guadeloupe: $157
- Private Ultralight Seaplane Experience in Guadeloupe: $169
- Full Day Private Boat Tour to the Lagoon of Guadeloupe: $232
Tours and Activities in Puerto Varas
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Varas for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour Frutillar: $31
- Half day Frutillar and Llanquihue Town tour: $34
- Half-Day Tour to Frutillar and Llanquihue: $35
- Half day Osorno Volcano tour: $35
- Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour: $48
- Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour: $48
- From Osorno Volcano & Petrohue Falls Day Tour: $49
- Half-Day Small-Group Rafting Experience in Petrohué River: $52
- From Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt: Chiloé Island Tour: $60
- FullDay Chiloe Island Tour Castro and dalcahue: $62
- Full-Day Tour Chiloe Island: Castro and Dalcahue : $62
- Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Varas: $68
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGrande-Terre €12Puerto Varas €6.10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grande-Terre and Puerto Varas, we can see that Grande-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Varas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grande-Terre 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 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 Varas.
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 Varas Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Varas?
Puerto Varas 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 Varas in the Summer?
Both Puerto Varas and Grande-Terre are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grande-Terre throughout the year.
Grande-Terre is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the summer. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre 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 Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during summer. Grande-Terre gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Varas receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Grande-Terre. In July, Grande-Terre usually receives more rain than Puerto Varasin January. Grande-Terre gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas 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 Varas 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Varas in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Varas and Grande-Terre during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grande-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Grande-Terre is much warmer than Puerto Varas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Grande-Terre 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 Grande-Terre. In the autumn, Grande-Terre often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin April. Grande-Terre 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 Grande-Terre. Grande-Terre usually gets more rain in October than Puerto Varasin April. Grande-Terre gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas 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 Varas 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Varas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Grande-Terre and Puerto Varas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grande-Terre year-round.
In January, Grande-Terre is generally much warmer than Puerto Varasin July. Daily temperatures in Grande-Terre average around 24°C (76°F), and Puerto Varas fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In Grande-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grande-Terre usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Varas during winter. Grande-Terre 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, Grande-Terre usually receives less rain than Puerto Varasin July. Grande-Terre gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas 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 Varas 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Grande-Terre or Puerto Varas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Grande-Terre as well as Puerto Varas. Grande-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Grande-Terre is much warmer than Puerto Varas in the spring. The daily temperature in Grande-Terre 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 Grande-Terre this time of the year. In the spring, Grande-Terre often gets more sunshine than Puerto Varasin October. Grande-Terre 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. Grande-Terre receives a lot of rain in the spring. Grande-Terre usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Puerto Varasin October. Grande-Terre gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Puerto Varas 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 Varas 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Varas 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) |
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