A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Salto vs. Granada for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Salto or Granada?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salto or Granada, 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: Salto or Granada?

Salto

Salto is in the citrus growing region of Northern Interior Uruguay, on the east bank of the Rio Uruguay. It is closely connected to the neighboring Argentinian city of Concordia that lies across the river on the western bank. Salto is Uruguay's second-largest city and the most northerly crossing point to Argentina. Salto is a very picturesque city that has a relaxing feel the entire year. However, people mostly come here for the nearby hot springs and the recreation area above the enormous Salto Grande hydroelectric dam.

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 Adventure Tours to Uruguay, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, and The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salto and Granada, we can see that Salto is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salto 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 Salto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salto 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 Salto Expensive? and Is Granada Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Salto or Granada?

Salto has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Salto 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 Salto or Granada?

Salto 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 Salto or Granada in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Salto and Granada. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Salto is around the same temperature as Granada in the summer. The daily temperature in Salto averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Granada fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.

In Salto, it's very sunny this time of the year. Salto usually receives more sunshine than Granada during summer. Salto gets 262 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 175 hours of full sun in the summer.

Granada receives a lot of rain in the summer. Salto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Salto usually receives less rain than Granadain July. Salto gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Granada receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Salto or Granada in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Salto as well as Granada. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.

In the autumn, Salto is cooler than Granada. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Salto in April average around 19°C (65°F), and Granada averages at about 27°C (81°F)in October.

In the autumn, Salto often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Granadain October. Salto gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 195 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Granada. Salto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Salto usually gets less rain in April than Granadain October. Salto gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Granada receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Salto or Granada in the Winter?

Both Granada and Salto are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In July, Salto is generally much colder than Granadain January. Daily temperatures in Salto average around 12°C (54°F), and Granada fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

It's quite sunny in Granada. Salto usually receives less sunshine than Granada during winter. Salto gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 244 hours of full sun in the winter.

In July, Salto usually receives more rain than Granadain January. Salto gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Granada receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Salto or Granada in the Spring?

Both Granada and Salto during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.

Salto is much colder than Granada in the spring. The daily temperature in Salto averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Granada fluctuates around 29°C (84°F)in April.

In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Salto. In the spring, Salto often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Granadain April. Salto gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 242 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Salto. Salto usually gets more rain in October than Granadain April. Salto gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Granada receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Granada and Salto