Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Veracruz?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Veracruz or Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Veracruz and Puerto Montt can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Veracruz or Puerto Montt?
Veracruz
Veracruz is the name of both a state and city in the country of Mexico. Locals often call the city "Puerto" (port) in order to differentiate the city from the state. The general area runs along the Gulf of Mexico and encompasses ruins, old colonial cities, lush green mountains, and delicious seafood.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Playa del Carmen, The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Chile, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVeracruz $122Puerto Montt $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Veracruz is $122, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $89. 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 Veracruz and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVeracruz $54Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVeracruz $108Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Veracruz and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Veracruz or Puerto Montt? 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: Veracruz Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Veracruz $28Puerto Montt $6.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Veracruz
Also for Veracruz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Colima Airport (CLQ) to Colima - Arrival Private Transfer: $14
- Shared Arrival Transfer: General Heriberto Jara International Airport to Veracruz Hotels: $23
- Airport Transfer: $25
- Colima Airport (CLQ) to Colima - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $28
- Transfer from Veracruz Airport to Hotel in Veracruz Port: $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Transfer Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $277
- 4 Days Tour Los Lagos Region with Transfer Chiloe and Peulla: $177
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $66
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: $50
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $46
- Cruce Andino Office Private Transfer from Puerto Montt: $44
- Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Airport (PMC) to Frutillar - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer: $34
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Veracruz or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Veracruz 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 dayVeracruz $50Puerto Montt $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Veracruz $15Puerto Montt $14
Tours and Activities in Veracruz
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Veracruz.
- Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour: $7.87
- Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of Veracruz: $8.00
- San Juan de Ulua Fortress Skip-the-Line Ticket: $12
- San Juan de Ulua Fortress of Veracruz Skip-the-Line Ticket: $12
- Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium: $22
- From Nature & Seafood Boat Tour to Madinga: $23
- 3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress: $25
- Sightseeing City Tour and Wax & Ripley´s Museums: $25
- From San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour: $26
- Mandinga And Boat Trip Tour: $26
- Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark: Veracruz - Ticket: $27
- San Juan De Ulua Tour: $29
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- 6 Hours Shared Tour in Calbuco and Millennial Forest : $130
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $77
- Austral / Hornopiren Road Tour: $102
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $128
- Frutillar & Llanquihue Tour from Puerto Montt: $56
- Frutillar Tour: $31
- Osorno Volcano Tour+Petrohue Falls / Cruises / Spanish: $68
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $143
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt Sightseeing: $47
- Private Tour: Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Vicente Peres Rosales National Park: $164
- Private. City Tour Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas: $92
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVeracruz $17Puerto Montt $4.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Veracruz and Puerto Montt, we can see that Veracruz is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Montt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Veracruz is in North America and Puerto Montt is in South America, 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 Puerto Montt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Montt 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 Veracruz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Veracruz than you might in Puerto Montt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Veracruz Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Veracruz or Puerto Montt?
Veracruz has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Veracruz and Puerto Montt, 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 Veracruz or Puerto Montt?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Puerto Montt is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Veracruz has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Veracruz or Puerto Montt in the Summer?
Both Puerto Montt and Veracruz during the summer are popular places to visit.
Veracruz is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the summer. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F)in January.
In Puerto Montt, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Veracruz. In the summer, Veracruz often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Monttin January. Veracruz gets 208 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually gets more rain in July than Puerto Monttin January. Veracruz gets 410 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryVeracruz 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Veracruz or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Veracruz and Puerto Montt.
In the autumn, Veracruz is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Veracruz in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F)in April.
Veracruz usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during autumn. Veracruz gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Veracruz gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin April. Veracruz gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilVeracruz 26°C (79°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Veracruz or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Veracruz as well as Puerto Montt.
In January, Veracruz is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin July. Daily temperatures in Veracruz average around 21°C (71°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Veracruz often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin July. Veracruz gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Veracruz usually gets less rain in January than Puerto Monttin July. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyVeracruz 21°C (71°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Veracruz or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt and Veracruz are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Veracruz is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the spring. The daily temperature in Veracruz averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Veracruz. Veracruz usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during spring. Veracruz gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In April, Veracruz usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin October. Veracruz gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberVeracruz 26°C (78°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Veracruz
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (71°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 22°C (71°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (74°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 410 mm (16.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 346 mm (13.6 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (76°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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