Which place is cheaper, Huaraz or Rio de Janeiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rio de Janeiro or Huaraz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rio de Janeiro and Huaraz 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: Rio de Janeiro or Huaraz?
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the most popular travel destination in Brazil. It is the second largest city in Brazil and the sixth largest in the Americas. A portion of the city has been designated a World Heritage Site. It's also famous for Carnival, it's gorgeous beaches, and world-famous landmarks. Rio's appeal as a travel destination is apparent year round due to the great weather and plenty of fun activities. The city has a wonderful natural harbor that is surrounded by Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado Peak, and the hills of Tijuca, creating an absolutely breathtaking and awe-inspiring setting.
Huaraz
Huaraz is a large town in the Cordillera Blanca region of Peru's Central Sierra. Huaraz stands tall at 3100m; travellers from Lima might need a day or two to acclimatize to the change in atmosphere. Nearly wiped out by the earthquake of 1970, the town of 100,000 blends a mix of modern and native culture. Huarez is first and foremost a trekking metropolis. During high season the streets buzz with hundreds of backpackers and adventurers freshly returned from arduous hikes or planning their next expedition. The town has many markets, shops, quality restaurants and hopping bars catering to tourist and local needs. Mountain adventures in the off-season can be equally rewarding, but the vibe is calmer and some places go into hibernation once the rains set in.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Brazil, The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Peru, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRio de Janeiro $105Huaraz $50
The average daily cost (per person) in Rio de Janeiro is $105, while the average daily cost in Huaraz is $50. 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 Rio de Janeiro and Huaraz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRio de Janeiro $66Huaraz $20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRio de Janeiro $132Huaraz $40
Compare Hotels in Rio de Janeiro and Huaraz
Looking for a hotel in Rio de Janeiro or Huaraz? 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: Rio de Janeiro Hotel Prices and Huaraz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rio de Janeiro $7.97Huaraz $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rio de Janeiro
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rio de Janeiro:
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Taxi Ride$2.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rio de Janeiro
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rio de Janeiro:
- 2025 Sambadrome Carnival Parade: Transfer Included Sector 5: $467
- 2025: Rio Carnival Parade at Sapucaí with Transfer Sector 7: $467
- A transfer with safety and comfort in Rio: $45
- Airport Private Transfer - Premium Service: $65
- All Private Transfer from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande: $275
- Angra dos Reis Private Transfer from Rio de Janeiro : $107
- Angra dos Reis Shared Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $53
- Arraial do Cabo Private Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $123
- Arraial do Cabo Shared Transfer From Rio de Janeiro: $54
- Arrival Private Transfer GIG or SDU Airport to Rio City by Minivan: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer from Rio Airports to Buzios by Minivan: $205
- Arrival Private Transfer from Rio Airports to Buzios by Sedan Car: $121
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Huaraz
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Huaraz are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$2.17
Is it cheaper to fly into Rio de Janeiro or Huaraz?
Prices for flights to both Huaraz and Rio de Janeiro 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 dayRio de Janeiro $20Huaraz $18
Typical Food Prices in Rio de Janeiro
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rio de Janeiro:
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Popcorn$0.59
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Corn on the Cob$0.78
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Hamburger$0.98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rio de Janeiro
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rio de Janeiro.
- Waterfront Dinner & Live Music Experience: $45
- Barra da Tijuca Food Tour with Drinks: $71
- THE BEST FOOD TOUR: $79
- Feijoada Food Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Hotel pick-up and drop-off: $80
- Rio Bar Food Tour with a Local: $81
- 9-Recipe Boozy Brazilian Cooking Class: $85
- Dinner & Rio Scenarium Nightclub Admission with Transfer: $85
- Copacabana Local Street Bars Food Tour: $88
- Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes: $92
- Rio Bar Food Tour with a Local - All Included: $99
- Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar: $103
- Rio Scenarium: Fast Track Entrance, Dinner & Open Bar: $115
Typical Food Prices in Huaraz
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Huaraz:
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Lunch$5.97
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Chips$1.49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rio de Janeiro $22Huaraz $19
Tours and Activities in Rio de Janeiro
Here are a few actual costs in Rio de Janeiro for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Santa Teresa: the staircase: $6.99
- Rio de Janeiro (Ipanema & Copacabana) Self-Guided Tour: $7.68
- Rio de Janeiro (Urca) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $7.68
- Salvador Sights Self Guided Tour (Pelourinho): $7.87
- Rio de Janeiro(Ipanema-Copacabana)Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour: $7.87
- Rio de Janeiro (Urca) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.87
- Rio de Janeiro Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Hiking Experience to Pedra do Telégrafo: $9.81
- A Self-Guided Black History Audio Tour of Rio de Janeiro’s Little Africa: $9.99
- Favela tour in copacabana with local guide!: $10
- Ticket to the match at maracanã of Flamengo: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour-Story of Bossanova: Rhythm and soul of Rio: $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Huaraz
Here are a few typical costs in Huaraz for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Climbing Gear$17
Tours and Activities in Huaraz
Here are a few actual costs in Huaraz for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Traditional Picante de Cuy Gastronomy Tour in Huaraz: $15
- 69 Lake Tour of Peru: $26
- Glacier Pastoruri and Puya Raimondi Full Day Tour: $28
- Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range: $30
- From Huaraz || Full day tour Laguna 69 in -Cordillera Blanca: $36
- From Tour to Llanganuco Lakes (Chinancocha Lake): $37
- From Tour to Archeological Complex of Chavin: $38
- Lake 69 Full-Day Hiking Tour from Huaraz: $40
- Ancash: Nevado pastors and puyas Raymondi Tour | Full Day |: $40
- From Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range: $46
- From Chavín de Huantar fullday tour: $56
- From Ancash: Tour fantastic in Huaraz |2Days-1Night|: $92
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRio de Janeiro $12Huaraz $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Rio de Janeiro
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rio de Janeiro:
- Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba: $27
- Pub Crawl in Lapa: $29
- Rio de Janeiro Pub Crawl (Lapa district): $35
- Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery: $55
- Walking tour + Pub crawl + Samba in Lapa: $64
- Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch: $77
- Petrópolis City and Brewery Bohemia Tour - Best of Rio's Mountains: $110
- Rio: Sitio Burle Marx and Cachaça Distillery Private Tour: $129
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rio de Janeiro and Huaraz, we can see that Rio de Janeiro is more expensive. And not only is Huaraz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Huaraz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Huaraz 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 Rio de Janeiro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rio de Janeiro than you might in Huaraz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rio de Janeiro Expensive? and Is Huaraz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rio de Janeiro or Huaraz?
Rio de Janeiro has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Huaraz. When comparing the sizes of Rio de Janeiro and Huaraz, 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 Rio de Janeiro or Huaraz?
Rio de Janeiro has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Huaraz experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Rio de Janeiro or Huaraz in the Summer?
Both Huaraz and Rio de Janeiro are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Huaraz because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Huaraz can be very cold during summer. In the summer, Rio de Janeiro is much warmer than Huaraz. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rio de Janeiro in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Huaraz averages at about 3°C (37°F)in July.
It's quite rainy in Rio de Janeiro. In January, Rio de Janeiro usually receives more rain than Huarazin July. Rio de Janeiro gets 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyRio de Janeiro 26°C (79°F)Huaraz 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Rio de Janeiro or Huaraz in the Autumn?
Both Huaraz and Rio de Janeiro during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Huaraz year-round.
The weather in Huaraz can be very cold. In April, Rio de Janeiro is generally much warmer than Huarazin October. Daily temperatures in Rio de Janeiro average around 25°C (77°F), and Huaraz fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro usually gets more rain in April than Huarazin October. Rio de Janeiro gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberRio de Janeiro 25°C (77°F)Huaraz 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Rio de Janeiro or Huaraz in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rio de Janeiro and Huaraz. Huaraz attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Rio de Janeiro is much warmer than Huaraz in the winter. The daily temperature in Rio de Janeiro averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Huaraz fluctuates around 7°C (45°F)in January.
Huaraz receives a lot of rain in the winter. In July, Rio de Janeiro usually receives less rain than Huarazin January. Rio de Janeiro gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryRio de Janeiro 21°C (70°F)Huaraz 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Rio de Janeiro or Huaraz in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rio de Janeiro as well as Huaraz. The warm climate attracts visitors to Huaraz throughout the year.
In the spring, Rio de Janeiro is much warmer than Huaraz. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rio de Janeiro in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Huaraz averages at about 6°C (43°F)in April.
Rio de Janeiro usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Huarazin April. Rio de Janeiro gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Huaraz receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilRio de Janeiro 23°C (73°F)Huaraz 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Huaraz and Rio de Janeiro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 112 mm (4.4 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.