A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Nuremberg vs. Santiago for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Nuremberg or Santiago?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nuremberg and Santiago 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: Nuremberg or Santiago?

Nuremberg

Located in Bavaria, Nuremberg is the region's second largest city. It is positioned on the banks of the Pegnitz River and the Main-Danube Canal, about 100 miles from Munich. Nuremberg is famous for a handful of things, including gingerbread, Christmas, and the Nuremberg Trials. The old town itself is beautiful, with gothic churches and impressive castles. It has quaint streets lined with beautiful houses and an old world atmosphere.

Santiago

Santiago is the capital city of Chile. It is centrally located in the long and narrow country, making it a good jumping off point to explore everywhere else. It's convenient location means that you can go skiing in the Andes one day, and hang out at the beach the next.

Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate that is similar to Mediterranean climates. The summers, which are between November and March, are warm and dry. The temperatures climb to around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters, between June and August, are humid with cold mornings. The daily highs are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit and the lows stay a few degrees above freezing. Rain is more common in the winter months and the dry season is between December and March.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Germany, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Germany, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.


Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Nuremberg?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Nuremberg Prices
    Germany Prices
    Santiago Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Nuremberg 128
    Santiago 128

The average daily cost (per person) in Nuremberg is €128, while the average daily cost in Santiago is €128. 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 Nuremberg and Santiago in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nuremberg 61
    Santiago 93
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nuremberg 122
    Santiago 186
Compare Hotels in Nuremberg and Santiago

Looking for a hotel in Nuremberg or Santiago? 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.

Hotels in Nuremberg


Hotels in Santiago


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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: Nuremberg Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nuremberg 12
    Santiago 4.60

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nuremberg

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nuremberg:

  • Private Transfer - Nuremberg from Harbor, Airport or Old Town: $95
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg City to Munich City: $207
  • Private Transfer-River Cruise Dock Nuremberg to Munich: Port / Harbor transport : $223
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg Dock to Munich, Hotel-to-hotel: $234
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich, Door-to-Door: $234
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich, Door-to-Door, English-speaking driver: $256
  • Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $259
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with Beer Museum : $268
  • Nuremberg to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $274
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $280
  • Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $292

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:


  • Metro Ride
    0.96

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:

  • Airport Transfer and Halfday City tour Santiago de Chile: $362
  • Airport Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $87
  • Airport transfer between Santiago city center and Arturo Merino Benítez Airport: $51
  • Arrival Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago de Chile: $80
  • City tour santiago with excursion to valparaiso and airport transfer: $150
  • Departure Transfer: Santiago to Airport SCL by Business Car: $87
  • From Viña Santa Rita Tour w/Transfer: $120
  • Luxury Airport Private Transfer SCL: $90
  • Maipo Valley Wine Tour, Concha y Toro, Private Transfer from Santiago: $262
  • Private Round Trip Transfer from Santiago Airport SCL to Santiago: $96
  • Private Round Trip Transfer on Santiago Of Chile City: $68
  • Private Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300

Is it cheaper to fly into Nuremberg or Santiago?

Prices for flights to both Santiago and Nuremberg 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Nuremberg 59
    Santiago 19

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nuremberg

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nuremberg.

  • Nuremberg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $83
  • Nuremberg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $130
  • Nürnberg City Tour with Traditional Dinner & Beer: $294

Typical Food Prices in Santiago

Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:


  • Empanada
    1.60
  • Hamburger
    2.13
  • Dinner
    22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.

  • Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes: $40
  • Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
  • 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
  • Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
  • Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
  • Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
  • Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
  • Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $122
  • San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
  • Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $130
  • Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show: $181
  • Santiago Chilean and Peruvian Cooking Class with a Local Carol: $184

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nuremberg 10
    Santiago 40

Tours and Activities in Nuremberg

Here are a few actual costs in Nuremberg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Free Walking Tour: $3.52
  • Walking tour Nuremberg: $3.57
  • Nuremberg Walking Tour: $3.57
  • Nuremberg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.99
  • Nuremberg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
  • Nuremberg Interactive City Tour: $8.33
  • Medieval Dungeons Guided Tour: $12
  • 1-day ticket Germanisches Nationalmuseum: $12
  • Stein: Public guided tour of the "Old Mine" museum: $12
  • City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn: $13
  • City tour through Nuremberg with the little train - Christmas tour: $13
  • Historischer Kunstbunker WWII Art Bunker Tour: $14

Tours and Activities in Santiago

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:

  • Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $9.00
  • Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
  • Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $17
  • A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
  • Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
  • Santiago City Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $20
  • Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $23
  • Private Guided Walking Tour of the City Center: $24
  • Yungay, Memory, Art, and Neighborhood Walking Tour: $25
  • Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
  • A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
  • Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $26

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nuremberg 16
    Santiago 7.15

Sample the Local Flavors in Nuremberg

Also in Nuremberg, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Night Pub Crawl with Shots and Party: $29
  • Pub Crawl 2-Night Pass: $40
  • Nürnberg: Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $317

Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago

Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
  • Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
  • Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
  • Undurraga Wine tour: $70
  • Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
  • Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $79
  • Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $79
  • Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
  • Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
  • Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
  • Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $89
  • Kross Brewery Tour: A Craft Beer Tasting Experience: $93


When comparing the travel costs between Nuremberg and Santiago, we can see that Nuremberg is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Nuremberg is in Europe and Santiago is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nuremberg Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nuremberg or Santiago?

Santiago has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Nuremberg. When comparing the sizes of Nuremberg and Santiago, 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 Nuremberg or Santiago?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Santiago is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Nuremberg has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Nuremberg or Santiago in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nuremberg and Santiago. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Nuremberg this time of year.

Nuremberg is around the same temperature as Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Nuremberg averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.

In July, Nuremberg usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Nuremberg gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Nuremberg 20°C (68°F) 
    Santiago 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Nuremberg or Santiago in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Nuremberg as well as Santiago. Many travelers come to Nuremberg for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Nuremberg is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nuremberg in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.

Nuremberg usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Nuremberg gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Nuremberg 12°C (53°F) 
    Santiago 15°C (59°F)

Should I visit Nuremberg or Santiago in the Winter?

Both Santiago and Nuremberg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Nuremberg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Nuremberg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Nuremberg is generally much colder than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Nuremberg average around 1°C (34°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

In January, Nuremberg usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Nuremberg gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Nuremberg 1°C (34°F) 
    Santiago 9°C (48°F)

Should I visit Nuremberg or Santiago in the Spring?

Both Santiago and Nuremberg during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Nuremberg for the natural beauty during these months.

Nuremberg is cooler than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Nuremberg averages around 10°C (50°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.

Nuremberg usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Nuremberg gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Nuremberg 10°C (50°F) 
    Santiago 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Santiago and Nuremberg

Nuremberg Santiago
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C (34°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 3°C (37°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 20°C (68°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 6°C (43°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 18°C (64°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 10°C (50°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 15°C (59°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 15°C (59°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 12°C (54°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Jun 18°C (65°F) 75 mm (2.9 in) 9°C (48°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Jul 20°C (68°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 9°C (48°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Aug 20°C (68°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 10°C (50°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Sep 16°C (62°F) 51 mm (2 in) 12°C (54°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Oct 12°C (53°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 15°C (59°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 6°C (43°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 3°C (37°F) 52 mm (2.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)