Should I Visit Temuco or Easter Island for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Temuco or Easter Island?

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 Temuco and Easter Island. 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: Temuco or Easter Island?

Temuco

Temuco is a large and modern city found 680 km south of Santiago. While the city is dynamic, it does not have any particular charm with the exception of being a great point of departure for many excursions around the lake region and the many national parks found in the surrounding area. Temuco is also well known for its Mapuche culture, a proud and rebellious community of around 20 000 in the area today, who has fought continuously against every invaders in the past.

Easter Island

Although Easter Island is considered a territory of Chile, it is actually located far out in the Pacific, almost halfway to Tahiti. Easter Island is well known, despite being one of the most isolated islands on Earth, because of the mysterious giant stone busts which date back centuries. There are 887 monumental statues, called moai, that were built by the Rapa Nui people. There remains much mystery around the historic Polynesian culture which created the stones, as well as the specific meaning for them.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Chile, The Best Budget Tours to Chile, The Best Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.

Which place is cheaper, Easter Island or Temuco?

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

Temuco Prices
Chile Prices

Easter Island Prices
Chile Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Temuco $91

Easter Island $93

The average daily cost (per person) in Temuco is $91, while the average daily cost in Easter Island is $93. 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 Temuco and Easter Island in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Temuco $42

Easter Island $42
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Temuco $84

Easter Island $84

Compare Hotels in Temuco and Easter Island

Looking for a hotel in Temuco or Easter Island? 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Temuco Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Temuco $22

Easter Island $2.45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Temuco

Also for Temuco, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Transfers from or to Temuco - Araucanía Airport: $40
Transfer from Temuco Airport to Pucon: $140
Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Thermal Resorts-Round-Trip Transfer: $210
Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Resorts - Arrival Private Transfer: $105

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Easter Island

Also for Easter Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Private Arrival Transfer: Mataveri Airport to Easter Island Hotels: $100
Easter Island Airport Shuttle Transfer: $25

Is it cheaper to fly into Temuco or Easter Island?

Prices for flights to both Easter Island and Temuco 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

Temuco $36

Easter Island $40

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Easter Island

For Easter Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

Rapa Nui Dinner Show on Easter Island: $158
Easter Island Ancestral Dinner and Show with Transport: $180
Easter Island Dinner Show with Transport : $190

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Temuco $7.43

Easter Island $38

Tours and Activities in Temuco

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Temuco.

Tour Mapuche Community Araucanía: $592

Typical Entertainment Prices in Easter Island

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Easter Island's activities, tours, and tickets:

Bike Rental

$7.93

Tours and Activities in Easter Island

For Easter Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

2 Day Tour Exploring the Highlights of Rapa Nui : $300
Half Day Private Tour: Caves and Volcanic Refuges: $170
2 Day Small Group Tour in Moai Monuments and Historic Pathways: $300
2 Days Highlights Tour in Easter Island Moai and Nature: $210
Adventures in Rapa Nui: High quality tourism with Easter Island Your Tour.: $200
Easter Island Full-Day Tour: Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku and Anakena Beach: $147
Easter Island Moai Archaeology Tour: Ahu Akivi, Ahu Tahai and Puna Pauâ Quarry.: $82
Moai Full Day Private Tour: $219
Poike Volcano Private Hiking Tour with Guide: $280
Rapa Nui Stargazing Tour: $140
Full Day Hotu Matua Tour from Vaihu to Anakena: $70
Full Day Private Tour: Factory of the Moai the stone giants: $219

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Temuco $4.85

Easter Island $5.05

How are these travel costs calculated?

When comparing the travel costs between Temuco and Easter Island, we can see that Easter Island 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 Temuco Expensive? and Is Easter Island Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Temuco or Easter Island?

Temuco has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Easter Island. When comparing the sizes of Temuco and Easter Island, 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 Temuco or Easter Island?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Temuco and Easter Island.

In the summer, Temuco is cooler than Easter Island. Typically, the summer temperatures in Temuco in January average around 17°C (62°F), and Easter Island averages at about 24°C (74°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Easter Island this time of the year. In Temuco, it's very sunny this time of the year. Temuco usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Easter Island during summer. Temuco gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Easter Island receives 272 hours of full sun in the summer.

In January, Temuco usually receives less rain than Easter Island. Temuco gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Summer Average Temperatures January

Temuco 17°C (62°F)

Easter Island 24°C (74°F)

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Temuco as well as Easter Island.

In April, Temuco is generally much colder than Easter Island. Daily temperatures in Temuco average around 12°C (53°F), and Easter Island fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

In the autumn, Temuco often gets less sunshine than Easter Island. Temuco gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Easter Island receives 185 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Easter Island. Temuco usually gets less rain in April than Easter Island. Temuco gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Autumn Average Temperatures April

Temuco 12°C (53°F)

Easter Island 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Winter?

Both Easter Island and Temuco are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.

Temuco is much colder than Easter Island in the winter. The daily temperature in Temuco averages around 8°C (46°F) in July, and Easter Island fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).

Temuco usually receives less sunshine than Easter Island during winter. Temuco gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Easter Island receives 148 hours of full sun in the winter.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Easter Island. It's quite rainy in Temuco. In July, Temuco usually receives more rain than Easter Island. Temuco gets 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Winter Average Temperatures July

Temuco 8°C (46°F)

Easter Island 18°C (65°F)

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Spring?

Both Easter Island and Temuco during the spring are popular places to visit.

In the spring, Temuco is much colder than Easter Island. Typically, the spring temperatures in Temuco in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Easter Island averages at about 20°C (67°F).

In Easter Island, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Temuco often gets less sunshine than Easter Island. Temuco gets 193 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Easter Island receives 224 hours of full sun.

Temuco usually gets more rain in October than Easter Island. Temuco gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Spring Average Temperatures October

Temuco 12°C (54°F)

Easter Island 20°C (67°F)

Typical Weather for Easter Island and Temuco

	Temuco		Easter Island
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	17°C (62°F)	42 mm (1.7 in)	24°C (74°F)	73 mm (2.9 in)
Feb	17°C (63°F)	41 mm (1.6 in)	24°C (75°F)	85 mm (3.3 in)
Mar	15°C (59°F)	46 mm (1.8 in)	24°C (75°F)	96 mm (3.8 in)
Apr	12°C (53°F)	80 mm (3.1 in)	22°C (72°F)	121 mm (4.8 in)
May	10°C (50°F)	176 mm (6.9 in)	20°C (69°F)	153 mm (6 in)
Jun	9°C (47°F)	177 mm (7 in)	19°C (67°F)	106 mm (4.2 in)
Jul	8°C (46°F)	169 mm (6.7 in)	18°C (65°F)	105 mm (4.1 in)
Aug	9°C (48°F)	135 mm (5.3 in)	19°C (65°F)	94 mm (3.7 in)
Sep	10°C (50°F)	94 mm (3.7 in)	19°C (66°F)	87 mm (3.4 in)
Oct	12°C (54°F)	86 mm (3.4 in)	20°C (67°F)	68 mm (2.7 in)
Nov	14°C (57°F)	59 mm (2.3 in)	21°C (69°F)	74 mm (2.9 in)
Dec	16°C (61°F)	53 mm (2.1 in)	22°C (72°F)	86 mm (3.4 in)

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Should you visit Temuco or Easter Island?

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Where Should I go: Temuco or Easter Island?

Temuco

Easter Island

Which place is cheaper, Easter Island or Temuco?

Accommodation

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Entertainment

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Typical Entertainment Prices in Easter Island

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Alcohol

Which is Bigger, Temuco or Easter Island?

When is the best time to visit Temuco or Easter Island?

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Summer?

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Autumn?

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Winter?

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Spring?

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Should you visit Temuco or Easter Island?

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

Where Should I go: Temuco or Easter Island?

Temuco

Easter Island

Which place is cheaper, Easter Island or Temuco?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Temuco and Easter Island

Local Transportation

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Is it cheaper to fly into Temuco or Easter Island?

Food

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Typical Entertainment Prices in Easter Island

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Alcohol

Which is Bigger, Temuco or Easter Island?

When is the best time to visit Temuco or Easter Island?

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Summer?

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Autumn?

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Winter?

Should I visit Temuco or Easter Island in the Spring?

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