A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Temuco vs. Saint John for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Temuco or Saint John?

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 Saint John. 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 Saint John?

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.

Saint John

With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.

This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Temuco and Saint John, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is Temuco much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Temuco is in South America and Saint John is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Temuco would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Temuco 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 Saint John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John than you might in Temuco.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Temuco Expensive? and Is Saint John Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Temuco or Saint John?

Temuco has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Temuco or Saint John in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Temuco as well as Saint John. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.

In the summer, Temuco is much colder than Saint John. Typically, the summer temperatures in Temuco in January average around 17°C (62°F), and Saint John averages at about 29°C (83°F)in July.

Temuco usually gets less rain in January than Saint Johnin July. Temuco gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Temuco or Saint John in the Autumn?

Both Saint John and Temuco are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In April, Temuco is generally much colder than Saint Johnin October. Daily temperatures in Temuco average around 12°C (53°F), and Saint John fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John. In April, Temuco usually receives less rain than Saint Johnin October. Temuco gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Temuco or Saint John in the Winter?

Both Saint John and Temuco during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round.

Temuco is much colder than Saint John in the winter. The daily temperature in Temuco averages around 8°C (46°F) in July, and Saint John fluctuates around 26°C (78°F)in January.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Temuco. Temuco usually gets more rain in July than Saint Johnin January. Temuco gets 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Temuco or Saint John in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Temuco and Saint John. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the spring, Temuco is much colder than Saint John. Typically, the spring temperatures in Temuco in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Saint John averages at about 27°C (80°F)in April.

In October, Temuco usually receives more rain than Saint Johnin April. Temuco gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Saint John and Temuco