Which place is cheaper, Salta or San Miguel de Tucuman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit San Miguel de Tucuman or Salta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between San Miguel de Tucuman and Salta can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: San Miguel de Tucuman or Salta?
San Miguel de Tucuman
The capital of the Tucuman Province in Argentina, San Miguel de Tucuman is the largest city in the country's northwest. The city is probably most well known as the sight where the Declaration of Independence from Spain took place on July 9, 1816. The location of this event, a colonial-style house called "Casa Historica" or "Casita de Tucuman", remains an important landmark in the city.
Salta
Located in the heart of the famous Northwest region of Argentina, at 1200m of elevation and at the foot of the Cerro San Bernardo, Salta is the largest city of the region and perhaps the most beautiful colonial city of Argentina. Founded in 1582 by the Spanish, Salta was an important stop for merchants who followed the usual trade road through Bolivia and Peru. Argentines call this city nestled in the foothills of the Andes and surrounded by mountains, of just over half a million inhabitants, Salta La Linda (Salta the Beautiful) and it's easy to see why. Young and traditional at the same time, Salta and its renowned museums, plaza side cafes and live musica folklorica of its bustling penas, is a sophisticated and lively city day and night.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in Argentina, The Best Luxury Tours to Argentina, The Best Budget Tours to Argentina, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySan Miguel de Tucuman $63Salta $56
The average daily cost (per person) in San Miguel de Tucuman is $63, while the average daily cost in Salta is $56. 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 San Miguel de Tucuman and Salta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSan Miguel de Tucuman $47Salta $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSan Miguel de Tucuman $94Salta $78
Compare Hotels in San Miguel de Tucuman and Salta
Looking for a hotel in San Miguel de Tucuman or Salta? 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: San Miguel de Tucuman Hotel Prices and Salta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.San Miguel de Tucuman $2.98Salta $3.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salta
Also for Salta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Train to the Clouds Experience with Transfers from Salta Hotels: $253
- Saver Combo: Cafayate, Cachi, Salt Fields, Transfers and Walking: $184
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip SLA Airport Transfer: $8.00
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip SLA Airport Transfer: $56
- One-Way or Round Trip Airport Transfer: $5.50
- Salta City Tour & Round Trip Transfers airport - hotel: $109
- Salta Airport One-Way or Round-Trip Transfers: $45
- Humahuaca, 7-color Hill & round trip transfers airport - hotel in Salta: $167
- From Salinas and Hornocal 2-Day Tour with Transfer: $99
- From Cafayate and Hornocal 2-Day Tour with Transfer: $88
- Combo: Cafayate Tour + Cachi + Transfers + Free Walking Tour: $117
- Combo: Cafayate, Cachi and Humahuaca, transfers and walking tour: $177
Is it cheaper to fly into San Miguel de Tucuman or Salta?
Prices for flights to both Salta and San Miguel de Tucuman 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 daySan Miguel de Tucuman $6.71Salta $6.77
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.San Miguel de Tucuman $32Salta $34
Tours and Activities in San Miguel de Tucuman
For San Miguel de Tucuman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover Tafí del Valle and Quilmes Ruins in a Day Tour: $108
- Entrance ticket to Aerial Park, Zip Line and Palestra: $27
- Rio Hondo Hot Springs Full Day Tour from Tucuman: $108
- Yungas Half-Day Tour from Tucuman: $70
Tours and Activities in Salta
For Salta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From City Tour and San Lorenzo on a half-day tour: $26
- Full-Day Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca From Salta: $35
- 2-Day Tour to Cachi and Los Cardones National Park: $57
- 3 Day Tour from Salta to Cachi, Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes: $88
- 4-Day Tour of Salta Cafayate and Humahuaca: $693
- Adventure in the North: Pack of 4 Excursions + Hornocal: $137
- Best of Guided City Tour: $30
- Cachi Full Day Tour with Los Cardones National Park: $34
- Cafayate, Vineyards and Calchaquies Valleys Tour from Salta: $40
- From Salta 3 Day Tour to Cafayate Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes: $88
- From Cachi and Los Cardones National Park Tour: $31
- From City Tour of the city on a half-day ride: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySan Miguel de Tucuman $10.00Salta $6.88
Sample the Local Flavors in Salta
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Salta:
- From Full-Day Tour to Cafayate with Wine Tasting: $30
- Full-day Cafayate, Lerma Valley, and Wine Tasting from Salta: $32
- From Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $40
- Half Day Wine Tasting in Salta: $149
When comparing the travel costs between San Miguel de Tucuman and Salta, we can see that San Miguel de Tucuman 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. Since both cities are in South America, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is San Miguel de Tucuman Expensive? and Is Salta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, San Miguel de Tucuman or Salta?
San Miguel de Tucuman has a larger population, and is about 52% larger than the population of Salta. When comparing the sizes of San Miguel de Tucuman and Salta, 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.
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.