Which place is cheaper, Orlando or Santiago?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Santiago or Orlando?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Santiago and Orlando. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Santiago or Orlando?
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.
Orlando
Orlando is a haven for tourists from the entire United States and abroad. The most famous sight in Orlando, Walt Disney World, is not actually located in the city at all, but in nearby Lake Buena Vista. The area attracts over 50 million visitors a year and the city's sprawling development has created amenities and entertainment options for tourists of all ages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United States of America, and The Best 2-Week Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantiago $143Orlando $321
The average daily cost (per person) in Santiago is $143, while the average daily cost in Orlando is $321. 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 Santiago and Orlando in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantiago $111Orlando $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantiago $222Orlando $308
Compare Hotels in Santiago and Orlando
Looking for a hotel in Santiago or Orlando? 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: Santiago Hotel Prices and Orlando Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santiago $5.48Orlando $66
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
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Metro Ride$1.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Scenic Transfer to Mendoza.: $539
- Pick up Santiago Visit Haras de Pirque Winery & Transfer Hotel: $300
- Visit Montes Winery (7th World Best Wine) & Transfer to Hotel: $300
- Private Transfer from Santiago or Santiago Airport to Colchagua or Santa Cruz: $300
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Valparaíso: $273
- from Santiago airport private arrival transfer to the Valparaiso pier: $251
- Transfer To Valle Nevado Private for small groups: $250
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Valparaíso,Viña del Mar or San Antonio: $250
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $250
- Private Transfer from Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport to Viña del Mar: $237
- City Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $234
- Transfer Santiago - Valparaíso: $210
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Orlando
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Orlando are as follows:
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Parking$14
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Taxi Ride$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Orlando
Also for Orlando, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One Way Private Transfer from MCO to Orlando Hotels : $31
- Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal Transfers: $34
- Port Canaveral Transfer Service: $35
- Train Transfer to Miami: $39
- Orlando to Orlando Airport (MCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $50
- Orlando Airport (MCO) to Orlando - Arrival Private Transfer: $50
- Hotel near Universal to Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Private Transfer Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral or Cocoa: $60
- Orlando Airport: Private Transfer From Airport to Orlando: $63
- Orlando MCO Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Kissimmee: $67
- Private Transfer between MCO Airport and Downtown Orlando: $67
- Orlando MCO Airport Private Transfer to/from Universal Hotel: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Santiago or Orlando?
Prices for flights to both Orlando and Santiago 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 daySantiago $13Orlando $65
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.91
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Hamburger$2.54
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Dinner$26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Traditional Chilean Show with Dinner and Private Transportation in Santiago: $107
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai: $109
- Sunset at Alyan Family Wines Winery with Dinner: $116
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $117
- Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
- 4-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner and Show: $150
- Private Dinner and Show with Transfers: $158
- Traditional Chilean Cooking Class with a Local in Her Santiago Countryside Home: $168
Typical Food Prices in Orlando
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Orlando:
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Lunch for Two at Epcot$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show: $38
- Tastes of the World Food Tour in Winter Haven : $50
- Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package: $50
- Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe with Live Music: $58
- Downtown Murder Mystery Walking Dinner Tour: $66
- Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show, Orlando: $69
- Polynesian Fire Luau with Dinner and Live Show: $75
- Pirates Dinner Adventure - Top Orlando Dinner Attraction: $78
- Teatro Martini Dinner Show in Orlando: $79
- Food Tour of Local Orlando's Ivanhoe Village : $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santiago $48Orlando $204
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Experience Wildlife Encounter in Provincia Mountain of Chile.: $235
- Private Adventure at 4200 meters above sea level in the Chilean Andes Cerro Pintor: $300
- 4 Hour Santa Rita Winery All inclusive Tour for Wine Lover: $269
- A Private Tour of Valparaiso with an experienced local guide.: $195
- Adventure and Viewpoints in Cajón del Maipo: $255
- Andean Horse Ride Yerba Loca Sanctuary - Private tour from Santiago: $240
- Andes Day Lagoon: Embalse El Yeso Tour from Santiago: $120
- Andes Day Volcano 8k Private Tour : $230
- Andes Half-Day Private Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting: $190
- Andes Sunset: shared tour with Asado in the mountain: $90
- Andes Whitewater Rafting Adventure plus Winery Tour and Tasting: $199
- Authentic Andes Adventure: Private Horse Riding and Cheese & Wine: $150
Typical Entertainment Prices in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Universal Studios for Two$110
Tours and Activities in Orlando
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Orlando.
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure City Game on Your Phone: $10
- Orlando Icon Park Adventure Room Ticket: $12
- 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket: $12
- Skip the Line: Museum of Military History Ticket: $12
- Orlando, FL: Murder Mystery Detective Experience: $15
- Old Town Entertainment District Attraction Tickets: $15
- Orlando City Pride- National Women's Soccer League Tickets: $17
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Entry Ticket: $18
- Lonely Dog Immersive Art Storytelling Experience: $20
- Experience Zero Latency Virtual Reality in Max Action Arena: $20
- West Orange Trail 10 Mile Private Bike Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $20
- Chocolate Kingdom Factory Adventure Tour: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantiago $8.51Orlando $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Premium Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Spanish official: $37
- Concha y Toro Ticket and Tour with Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $50
- Undurraga Wine tour: $63
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Private Tour: Santa Rita Vineyard with Wine Tastings: $72
- From Concha y Toro Marqués Half-Day Wine Tasting: $89
- half day wine tour to concha y toro from Santiago seasonal offer: $95
- From Maipo Valley Wine Tour: $99
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $99
- Private Tour: Viña del Mar and Valparaíso Tour with Wine Tasting in Casablanca Valley: $143
- Premium Wine Tasting and Tour at Santa Rita with Transport: $145
Sample the Local Flavors in Orlando
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Orlando:
- Orlando Virtual Bar Crawl & Scavenger Hunt: $12
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Pontoon Pub Crawl, 5 Lakeside Pubs and Restaurants Visit by Boat: $85
- Chef's Table and Wine Tasting Tour: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santiago and Orlando, we can see that Orlando is more expensive. And not only is Santiago much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Santiago is in South America and Orlando is in North 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 Santiago would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santiago 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 Orlando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Orlando than you might in Santiago.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santiago Expensive? and Is Orlando Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santiago or Orlando?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Orlando. When comparing the sizes of Santiago and Orlando, 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 Santiago or Orlando?
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 Orlando has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Santiago or Orlando in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Santiago as well as Orlando. Also, many travelers come to Orlando for the family-friendly experiences.
In January, Santiago is generally cooler than Orlandoin July. Daily temperatures in Santiago average around 21°C (70°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).
It's quite rainy in Orlando. Santiago usually gets less rain in January than Orlandoin July. Santiago gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 8.3 inches (211 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySantiago 21°C (70°F)Orlando 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Santiago or Orlando in the Autumn?
Both Orlando and Santiago are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Orlando in the autumn for the shopping scene.
Santiago is much colder than Orlando in the autumn. The daily temperature in Santiago averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Orlando fluctuates around 75°F (24°C)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Orlando. In April, Santiago usually receives less rain than Orlandoin October. Santiago gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSantiago 15°C (59°F)Orlando 75°F (24°C)
Should I visit Santiago or Orlando in the Winter?
Both Orlando and Santiago during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Orlando for the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Santiago is much colder than Orlando. Typically, the winter temperatures in Santiago in July average around 9°C (48°F), and Orlando averages at about 59°F (15°C)in January.
Santiago usually gets more rain in July than Orlandoin January. Santiago gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.3 inches (58 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySantiago 9°C (48°F)Orlando 59°F (15°C)
Should I visit Santiago or Orlando in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Santiago and Orlando.
In October, Santiago is generally cooler than Orlandoin April. Daily temperatures in Santiago average around 15°C (59°F), and Orlando fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
In October, Santiago usually receives less rain than Orlandoin April. Santiago gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Orlando receives 2.7 inches (69 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSantiago 15°C (59°F)Orlando 72°F (22°C)
Typical Weather for Orlando and Santiago
| Santiago | Orlando | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 62°F (16°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 3 inches (75 mm) |
| Jun | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 inches (181 mm) |
| Jul | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 inches (211 mm) |
| Aug | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 inches (171 mm) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 inches (183 mm) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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