Which place is cheaper, Temuco or Ushuaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ushuaia or Temuco?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Ushuaia or Temuco? 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 Temuco?
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.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Argentina, The Best Eco Tours in Argentina, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUshuaia $11Temuco $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Ushuaia is $11, while the average daily cost in Temuco 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 Temuco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUshuaia $5.64Temuco $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUshuaia $11Temuco $88
Compare Hotels in Ushuaia and Temuco
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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 and Temuco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ushuaia -Temuco $23
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:
- Private Airport and Hotel Transfer in Ushuaia: $139
- Private Embarkation Debarkation Transfer: $129
- Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $120
- Escondido and Fagnano Lakes with transfer: $97
- Transfer from/to the airport: $89
- Private Transfer Airport-Port or Port-Airport (Ushuaia): $55
- Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia city - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $46
- Shared Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $37
- Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport : $35
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Cruise Port to Ushuaia Airport(USH): $28
- Private Transfer Hotel-Bus Station or Bus Station-Hotel (Ushuaia): $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Temuco
Also for Temuco, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Temuco Airport to Pucon: $140
- Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Thermal Resorts-Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- Transfer Araucanía Airport - Temuco: $50
- Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Resorts - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Transfers from or to Temuco - Araucanía Airport: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Ushuaia or Temuco?
Prices for flights to both Temuco 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 $2.18Temuco $22
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ushuaia $13Temuco $7.85
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
Tours and Activities in Temuco
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Temuco.
- Tour Mapuche Community Araucanía: $582
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUshuaia -Temuco $5.13
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 Temuco, we can see that Temuco 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 Temuco would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Temuco 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 Temuco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ushuaia or Temuco?
Temuco has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Ushuaia. When comparing the sizes of Ushuaia and Temuco, 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 Temuco?
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 Temuco in the Summer?
Both Temuco and Ushuaia are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In January, Ushuaia is generally much colder than Temuco. Daily temperatures in Ushuaia average around 10°C (50°F), and Temuco fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Temuco. Ushuaia usually receives less sunshine than Temuco during summer. Ushuaia gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Temuco receives 290 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Ushuaia usually receives around the same amount of rain as Temuco. Ushuaia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Temuco receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryUshuaia 10°C (50°F)Temuco 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Ushuaia or Temuco in the Autumn?
Both Temuco and Ushuaia during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Ushuaia is much colder than Temuco in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ushuaia averages around 6°C (43°F) in April, and Temuco fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the autumn, Ushuaia often gets less sunshine than Temuco. Ushuaia gets 74 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Temuco receives 150 hours of full sun.
Ushuaia usually gets less rain in April than Temuco. Ushuaia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Temuco receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilUshuaia 6°C (43°F)Temuco 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Ushuaia or Temuco in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ushuaia and Temuco.
It's quite cold in Ushuaia in the winter. In the winter, Ushuaia is much colder than Temuco. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ushuaia in July average around 2°C (36°F), and Temuco averages at about 8°C (46°F).
Ushuaia usually receives less sunshine than Temuco during winter. Ushuaia gets 61 hours of sunny skies, while Temuco receives 78 hours of full sun in the winter.
Temuco receives a lot of rain in the winter. In July, Ushuaia usually receives less rain than Temuco. Ushuaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Temuco receives 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyUshuaia 2°C (36°F)Temuco 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Ushuaia or Temuco in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ushuaia as well as Temuco.
In October, Ushuaia is generally much colder than Temuco. Daily temperatures in Ushuaia average around 6°C (43°F), and Temuco fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the spring, Ushuaia often gets less sunshine than Temuco. Ushuaia gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Temuco receives 193 hours of full sun.
Ushuaia usually gets less rain in October than Temuco. Ushuaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Temuco receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberUshuaia 6°C (43°F)Temuco 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Temuco and Ushuaia
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 3°C (37°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
| Jun | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 177 mm (7 in) |
| Jul | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 2°C (36°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Sep | 4°C (39°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (48°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
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