Which place is cheaper, Temuco or Ushuaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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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 3-Week Tours in Argentina, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, The Best Luxury Tours to Chile, and The Best Budget Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUshuaia $0.00Temuco $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Ushuaia is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Temuco is $96. 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 -Temuco $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUshuaia $0.00Temuco $88
Compare Hotels in Ushuaia and Temuco
Looking for a hotel in Ushuaia or Temuco? 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: Ushuaia Hotel Prices and Temuco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ushuaia -Temuco $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ushuaia
Also for Ushuaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antarctic Experience W/Snowmobile Ride & Transfer: $242
- National Park, Train and Navigation. Airport transfer included: $204
- Ushuaia:Trekking Glaciar & Ice Caves W/Lunch and Transfer: $176
- Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia): $160
- Complete Husky Experience + Buoy Park with Transfer: $124
- Ushuaia Guided Visit to the National Park with Transfer: $120
- Navigation to Beagle Channel and Sea Lions Island with Transfers: $116
- Escondido and Fagnano Lakes with transfer: $112
- Transfer Ushuaia Airport - Hotel in Ushuaia - Ushuaia Airport : $67
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Airport(USH) to Ushuaia Cruise Port: $62
- Private Transfer from Ushuaia Cruise Port to Ushuaia Airport(USH): $62
- Husky Trekking with Transfer: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Temuco
Also for Temuco, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Thermal Resorts-Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- Transfer from Temuco Airport to Pucon: $140
- Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Pucon Resorts - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Transfers from or to Temuco - Araucanía Airport: $40
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 -Temuco $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ushuaia
For Ushuaia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Adventure and Snow Moto + Buffet Lunch or Pizza Rodizio + Transfer: $96
- Beaver Sighting with Dinner off Lake Fagnano: $170
- Ushuaia City Tour: Vespertine Tour with Dinner: $189
- Snowmobile + Snowshoeing + Huskies + Skiing + Lunch or Pizza Buffet: $195
- Tierra del Fuego National Park PM - with Dinner included: $210
- Discovering Lakes Escondido and Fagnano with sunset dinner: $210
- Puerto Almanza and Punta Paraná Tour with Dinner: $210
- Tierra del Fuego National Park: vespertine tour with dinner: $210
- Snow and Fire with Dinner in Firepit, Sledge Ride and Snowmobile: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ushuaia -Temuco $7.85
Tours and Activities in Ushuaia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ushuaia.
- 3-Hour Tour Sailing through the Beagle Channel: $105
- 4×4 Off Road Tour to Escondido and Khami Lakes: $200
- 4W4 Adventure in Lagos Full Day with Roast : $170
- 4WD Off-Road Lakes Adventure in Tierra del Fuego: $167
- 4x4 Adventure at Lago Fagnano from Ushuaia: $236
- 4x4 Lake Fagnano Adventure from Ushuaia: $218
- 5-Hour National Park + City tour - USHUAIA (Private Tour): $205
- 5.5-Hour Nat Park w/ Hiking *Shore Excursion* USHUAIA (Shared tour for cruises): $150
- 5hrs of Trekking Experience in Martial Glacier: $115
- Adventure in the Lakes Fueguinos quadricycles and Patagonian lamb: $238
- Adventure through Lagos 4X4 in Ushuaia: $162
- Albino's Eye Glacier Full-Day Trekking Tour from Ushuaia: $286
Tours and Activities in Temuco
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Temuco.
- Tour Mapuche Community Araucanía: $592
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUshuaia -Temuco $5.13
Sample the Local Flavors in Ushuaia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ushuaia:
- Photo tour and Wine Tasting in Ushuaia City: $115
- City tour and Wine tasting: $115
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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