Which place is cheaper, Easter Island or Ushuaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ushuaia or Easter Island?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Ushuaia or Easter Island? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Ushuaia or Easter Island?
Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city on the Tierra del Fuego island of Argentina on the Beagle Strait. The city is considered to be one of the southernmost cities in the world and is often used as a base for cruises to Antarctica. Ushuaia's close proximity to Antarctica and their amazing hiking trails have made it a popular tourist destination over the past few decades.
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 Wildlife Tours to Argentina, The Best Eco Tours in Argentina, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Chile, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUshuaia $11Easter Island $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Ushuaia is $11, while the average daily cost in Easter Island is $80. 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 Ushuaia and Easter Island in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUshuaia $5.64Easter Island $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUshuaia $11Easter Island $88
Compare Hotels in Ushuaia and Easter Island
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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: Ushuaia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ushuaia -Easter Island $2.59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ushuaia
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Ushuaia are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$0.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared One-way Airport Transfer: $10
- Escondido and Fagnano Lakes with transfer: $97
- Ushuaia city to Ushuaia Airport(USH) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia city - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $46
- Ushuaia Airport Shared Transfer: $7.48
- Ushuaia Airport Shared Transfer: $7.25
- Ushuaia Airport Arrival Transfer: $10
- Transfer from/to the airport: $89
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel in shared service: $19
- Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport : $35
- Transfer Cerro Castor (Round Trip): $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Ushuaia or Easter Island?
Prices for flights to both Easter Island and Ushuaia 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 dayUshuaia $2.18Easter Island $25
Typical Food Prices in Ushuaia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ushuaia:
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Lunch for Two$0.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ushuaia at night: A Snow and Fire dinner, sledding and adventure: $280
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:
- Dinner, Show and Traditional Curanto Te Ra'ai Cultural Experience: $120
- Rapa Nui Dinner Show on Easter Island: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ushuaia $13Easter Island $40
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
- 2-day tour: Tierra del Fuego National Park + Fagnano and Escondido Lakes: $115
- 2-day tour:Tierra del Fuego NP + Beagle Channel Navigation + Fagnano & Escondido: $190
- 3-Hour Navigation Tour in the Beagle Channel with Isla de Lobos: $145
- 3-Hour Tour Sailing through the Beagle Channel: $105
- 4×4 Off Road Tour to Escondido and Khami Lakes: $122
- 4-Hour National Park - USHUAIA (Shared tour): $75
- 4WD Off-Road Lakes Adventure in Tierra del Fuego: $156
- 5-Hour Nat Park + City tour - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $195
- 5.5-Hour Nat Park w/ Hiking *Shore Excursion* USHUAIA (Shared tour for cruises): $115
- 5.5-Hour National park w/ hiking Shore excursion - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $280
- 5hrs of Trekking Experience in Martial Glacier: $95
- 7-Hour Lakes Escondido & Fagnano - USHUAIA (Shared tour): $105
Typical Entertainment Prices in Easter Island
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Easter Island's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Bike Rental$8.38
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 Touring the Highlights of Rapa Nui: $300
- Half Day Private Tour: Caves and Volcanic Refuges: $170
- 2 Day Private Tour: Rapa Nui's Cultural Heritage: $300
- 2 Days Highlights Tour in Easter Island Moai and Nature: $210
- Easter Island Full-Day Tour: Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku and Anakena Beach: $171
- Easter Island Moai Archaeology Tour: Ahu Akivi, Ahu Tahai and Puna Pauâ Quarry.: $91
- Easter Island Moai Dining Experience: $90
- Poike Volcano Private Hiking Tour with Guide: $280
- Experience Easter Island Shared Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers : $290
- Full Day Hotu Matua Tour from Vaihu to Anakena: $70
- Full Day Private Tour: Factory of the Moai the stone giants: $219
- Full Day Tour - The Land of Hotu Matu´a: $177
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUshuaia -Easter Island $5.34
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ushuaia
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ushuaia are as follows:
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Wine$0.05
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Beer$0.01
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ushuaia and Easter Island, we can see that Easter Island is more expensive. And not only is Ushuaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ushuaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ushuaia 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 Easter Island would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Easter Island than you might in Ushuaia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ushuaia Expensive? and Is Easter Island Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ushuaia or Easter Island?
Ushuaia has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Easter Island. When comparing the sizes of Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia 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 Ushuaia or Easter Island in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ushuaia and Easter Island.
Ushuaia is much colder than Easter Island in the summer. The daily temperature in Ushuaia averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Easter Island fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Easter Island this time of the year. Ushuaia usually receives less sunshine than Easter Island during summer. Ushuaia gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Easter Island receives 272 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Ushuaia usually receives less rain than Easter Island. Ushuaia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryUshuaia 10°C (50°F)Easter Island 24°C (74°F)
Should I visit Ushuaia or Easter Island in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ushuaia as well as Easter Island.
In the autumn, Ushuaia is much colder than Easter Island. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ushuaia in April average around 6°C (43°F), and Easter Island averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In the autumn, Ushuaia often gets less sunshine than Easter Island. Ushuaia gets 74 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Easter Island receives 185 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Easter Island. Ushuaia usually gets less rain in April than Easter Island. Ushuaia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilUshuaia 6°C (43°F)Easter Island 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Ushuaia or Easter Island in the Winter?
Both Easter Island and Ushuaia are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Ushuaia can get quite cold in the winter. In July, Ushuaia is generally much colder than Easter Island. Daily temperatures in Ushuaia average around 2°C (36°F), and Easter Island fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
Ushuaia usually receives less sunshine than Easter Island during winter. Ushuaia gets 61 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. In July, Ushuaia usually receives less rain than Easter Island. Ushuaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyUshuaia 2°C (36°F)Easter Island 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Ushuaia or Easter Island in the Spring?
Both Easter Island and Ushuaia during the spring are popular places to visit.
Ushuaia is much colder than Easter Island in the spring. The daily temperature in Ushuaia averages around 6°C (43°F) in October, and Easter Island fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
In Easter Island, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Ushuaia often gets less sunshine than Easter Island. Ushuaia gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Easter Island receives 224 hours of full sun.
Ushuaia usually gets less rain in October than Easter Island. Ushuaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Easter Island receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberUshuaia 6°C (43°F)Easter Island 20°C (67°F)
Typical Weather for Easter Island and Ushuaia
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Jul | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Aug | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 4°C (39°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
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