Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Montanita?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Montanita or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Montanita or Bogota, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Montanita or Bogota?
Montanita
Montanita is a small village located on Manglaralto parish along the southern coast of Ecuador. The Pacific Coast of Ecuador is lined with beach towns, either small villages with local fisherman or larger towns more set up for foreign travellers like Montanita. With one of the best beaches in Ecuador, one of the best surf breaks in the region, and a great laid-back atmosphere Montanita is a great little getaway, especially for the hippies of the world. It has also become a popular weekend destination for English teachers and Spanish students coming from Guayaquil and Quito. The beachfront village of Montanita has a laid-back atmosphere and steady stream of cosmopolitan backpackers, with as many South Americans as gringos.
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontanita $96Bogota $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Montanita is $96, while the average daily cost in Bogota is $53. 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 Montanita and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontanita $41Bogota $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontanita $82Bogota $52
Compare Hotels in Montanita and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Montanita or Bogota? 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: Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montanita $39Bogota $8.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$7.56
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Taxi Ride$0.39
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2 Bus Passes$0.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours): $242
- Private Visit to Zipaquira's Town & Salt Cathedral + In&Out Transfer + (6 hours): $176
- Layover Bogotá Private Tour + Transfer in & Out (4 Hrs.) : $149
- Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $134
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Business Car: $118
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minivan: $89
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Private Bogota Airport drop-off Transfer: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Montanita or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Montanita 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 dayMontanita $28Bogota $14
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.57
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Hot Dog$0.92
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Bogotá Bites: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $49
- Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Bogotá Food Tour - La Candelaria: $61
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montanita $31Bogota $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer$1.31
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bogotá Architecture Private Tour (6 Hrs.): $149
- Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch: $80
- Express Salt Cathedral Tour• Guided Tour & Tickets • 5h: $219
- La Candelaria and Monserrate Walking Half Day Tour: $234
- *Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine: $152
- 2 Day Tour in Barichara: $220
- 3 Day Desert of the Tatacoa, an unforgettable experience closer to the stars: $299
- 3 Hour Road Bike Shared Tour in Bogota: $80
- 3 days- private tour Chingaza-Guatavita Savannah Expedition: $60
- 3-4 Hours Tour in flight connection: $180
- 4 Hour Bogota Bike Tour: $36
- 4-Hours E-Bike Tour in Bogotá City, Colombia: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontanita $7.86Bogota $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montanita and Bogota, we can see that Montanita is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota 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 Montanita would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montanita than you might in Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montanita Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Montanita or Bogota?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Montanita or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Montanita and Bogota. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montanita year-round. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Montanita usually receives less rain than Bogota. Montanita gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Montanita is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the summer temperatures in Montanita in July average around 25°C (78°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMontanita 25°C (78°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Montanita or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Montanita as well as Bogota. Montanita attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Bogota. Montanita usually gets less rain in October than Bogota. Montanita gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Montanita is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Montanita average around 26°C (78°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMontanita 26°C (78°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Montanita or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Montanita are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montanita throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Montanita usually receives more rain than Bogota. Montanita gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Montanita is much warmer than Bogota in the winter. The daily temperature in Montanita averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMontanita 27°C (80°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Montanita or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Montanita during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Montanita because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Montanita usually gets less rain in April than Bogota. Montanita gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Montanita is much warmer than Bogota. Typically, the spring temperatures in Montanita in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Bogota averages at about 15°C (59°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMontanita 27°C (81°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Montanita
| Montanita | Bogota | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (78°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 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.