Which place is cheaper, Puerto Madryn or Montanita?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Montanita or Puerto Madryn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Montanita or Puerto Madryn, 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 Puerto Madryn?
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.
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn is mostly known as the gateway to Peninsula Valdes, welcoming tourists who come for whale watching. The Peninsula Valdes is a nature reserve designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site; 97 km long and 63 km wide, it is connected to the continent by an isthmus of 35 km from which we can see both gulfs, San Jose at north and the Nuevo at south.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador, The Best 2-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontanita $96Puerto Madryn $14
The average daily cost (per person) in Montanita is $96, while the average daily cost in Puerto Madryn is $14. 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 Puerto Madryn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontanita $41Puerto Madryn $5.25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontanita $82Puerto Madryn $11
Compare Hotels in Montanita and Puerto Madryn
Looking for a hotel in Montanita or Puerto Madryn? 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: Puerto Madryn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montanita $39Puerto Madryn $3.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Madryn
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Madryn:
- From Punta Tombo Day Trip with Hotel Transfer: $131
- Trelew Airport Shuttle Transfer To Puerto Madryn : $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Montanita or Puerto Madryn?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Madryn 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 $28Puerto Madryn $5.69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montanita $31Puerto Madryn $5.77
Typical Entertainment Prices in Puerto Madryn
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Puerto Madryn are as follows:
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Whale Watching for Two$0.35
Tours and Activities in Puerto Madryn
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Madryn are as follows:
- 4 x 4 experience around Puerto Madryn: $100
- Cruise Shore Excursion Ea San Lorenzo Peninsula Valdes - Patagonia - Argentina: $229
- Cruise Shore Excursion Peninsula Valdes - Pto Madryn - Patagonia - Argentina: $119
- Cruise Shore Excursion Punta Tombo - Tickets included - Puerto Madryn Patagonia: $129
- Excursion to Punta Loma and Puerto Madryn for Cruisers: $60
- From City and Punta Loma Tour: $70
- From Florentino Ameghino Dam Day Tour: $194
- From Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip: $152
- From Valdes Peninsula Full-Day Tour: $130
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience: $90
- Full Day Peninsula Valdes Experience - optional Whale Watching : $87
- Full Day Punta Tombo - Walking Among Penguins Experience - Madryn: $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontanita $7.86Puerto Madryn $3.13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montanita and Puerto Madryn, we can see that Montanita is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Madryn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Puerto Madryn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montanita Expensive? and Is Puerto Madryn Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Montanita or Puerto Madryn?
Puerto Madryn has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montanita experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Montanita or Puerto Madryn in the Summer?
Both Puerto Madryn and Montanita during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Montanita because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Montanita is a little warmer than Puerto Madryn in the summer. The daily temperature in Montanita averages around 25°C (78°F) in July, and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 22°C (71°F)in January.
Montanita usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Madrynin January. Montanita gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryMontanita 25°C (78°F)Puerto Madryn 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Montanita or Puerto Madryn in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Montanita and Puerto Madryn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montanita year-round.
In the autumn, Montanita is much warmer than Puerto Madryn. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Montanita in October average around 26°C (78°F), and Puerto Madryn averages at about 14°C (58°F)in April.
In October, Montanita usually receives less rain than Puerto Madrynin April. Montanita gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilMontanita 26°C (78°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Montanita or Puerto Madryn in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Montanita as well as Puerto Madryn. Montanita attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Montanita is generally much warmer than Puerto Madrynin July. Daily temperatures in Montanita average around 27°C (80°F), and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Puerto Madryn. In the winter, Montanita often gets less sunshine than Puerto Madrynin July. Montanita gets 88 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Madryn receives 209 hours of full sun.
Montanita usually gets more rain in January than Puerto Madrynin July. Montanita gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyMontanita 27°C (80°F)Puerto Madryn 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Montanita or Puerto Madryn in the Spring?
Both Puerto Madryn and Montanita are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montanita throughout the year.
Montanita is much warmer than Puerto Madryn in the spring. The daily temperature in Montanita averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Puerto Madryn fluctuates around 14°C (58°F)in October.
In April, Montanita usually receives more rain than Puerto Madrynin October. Montanita gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Madryn receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberMontanita 27°C (81°F)Puerto Madryn 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Madryn and Montanita
| Montanita | Puerto Madryn | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (80°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (78°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 12 mm (0.5 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.