Which place is cheaper, Granada or Montevideo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Montevideo or Granada?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Montevideo and Granada 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: Montevideo or Granada?
Montevideo
As the morning sun tinges the calm waters of the Rio de la Plata with a golden hue, the Rambla and its city awakens to life with new adventures for those near and far. From tanning on the luxurious beaches to peering into Uruguayan history at local museums, one can be far from bored while staying in Montevideo. Combining the quaintness of the countryside with the excitement of urban life, this city holds a unique trait that cannot easily be replicated.
Granada
Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay, The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, and The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMontevideo $63Granada $40
The average daily cost (per person) in Montevideo is $63, while the average daily cost in Granada is $40. 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 Montevideo and Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMontevideo $39Granada $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMontevideo $78Granada $34
Compare Hotels in Montevideo and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Montevideo or Granada? 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: Montevideo Hotel Prices and Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Montevideo $7.32Granada $8.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $12
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montevideo Airport (MVD) -Montevideo City: $21
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport MVD to Punta Del Este Port: $72
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Granada:
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Airport or Hotels in Granada: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Montevideo or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada and Montevideo 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 dayMontevideo $13Granada $14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango & Folklore in Montevideo: $98
Typical Food Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of dining costs in Granada are as follows:
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Pizza$2.29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Montevideo $21Granada $10
Tours and Activities in Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Montevideo's Culture and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket: $8.00
- Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
- Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo : $25
- Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided: $26
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $28
- Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers: $30
- Old City Walking Tour with Private Photographer: $30
- Walking Tour with Photographer and Audioguide: $31
- City Sightseeing Tour: $32
- Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers: $35
- The Best Montevideo City Tour: $36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Granada are as follows:
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Lago de Nicaragua Boat Tour$8.17
Tours and Activities in Granada
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Granada are as follows:
- Bird Watching Tour: $90
- Boat Tour and Granada City Tour: $120
- Charming Granada Outdoor "Private Tour" : $92
- Experience Granadas Best Sights Carriage ride + Local Guide: $65
- Fabulous Night Tour in Masaya Volcano from Granada: $158
- From Full-Day Tour to 6 Attractions with Lunch incl: $125
- Full Day Tour Isletas + Pueblos Blancos + Laguna from Granada: $120
- Full Day Tour in Granada with Volcano Visit: $224
- Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages: $60
- Granada City Tour: $40
- Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano: $130
- Granada Kayak Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMontevideo -Granada $7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $120
- Juanico Wine Tour Lunch: $132
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210
Typical Alcohol Prices in Granada
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Granada:
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Tequila$1.36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Montevideo and Granada, we can see that Montevideo is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Montevideo is in South America and Granada is in Central 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 Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada 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 Montevideo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montevideo than you might in Granada.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Montevideo Expensive? and Is Granada Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Montevideo or Granada?
Montevideo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Montevideo and Granada, 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 Montevideo or Granada?
Montevideo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Granada experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Montevideo or Granada in the Summer?
Both Granada and Montevideo during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.
Montevideo is cooler than Granada in the summer. The daily temperature in Montevideo averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Granada fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. In the summer, Montevideo often gets more sunshine than Granadain July. Montevideo gets 296 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 175 hours of full sun.
Granada gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Montevideo usually gets less rain in January than Granadain July. Montevideo gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Granada receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyMontevideo 24°C (75°F)Granada 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Montevideo or Granada in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Montevideo and Granada. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Montevideo is much colder than Granada. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Montevideo in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Granada averages at about 27°C (81°F)in October.
Montevideo usually receives less sunshine than Granada during autumn. Montevideo gets 171 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Granada receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Montevideo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Montevideo usually receives less rain than Granadain October. Montevideo gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Granada receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberMontevideo 17°C (63°F)Granada 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Montevideo or Granada in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Montevideo as well as Granada. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.
In July, Montevideo is generally much colder than Granadain January. Daily temperatures in Montevideo average around 11°C (52°F), and Granada fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Granada. In the winter, Montevideo often gets less sunshine than Granadain January. Montevideo gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 244 hours of full sun.
Montevideo usually gets more rain in July than Granadain January. Montevideo gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Granada receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryMontevideo 11°C (52°F)Granada 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Montevideo or Granada in the Spring?
Both Granada and Montevideo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Montevideo is much colder than Granada in the spring. The daily temperature in Montevideo averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Granada fluctuates around 29°C (84°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Granada. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. Montevideo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Granada during spring. Montevideo gets 248 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 242 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. In October, Montevideo usually receives more rain than Granadain April. Montevideo gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Granada receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilMontevideo 17°C (63°F)Granada 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Granada and Montevideo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
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