Is Piriapolis Expensive?

Is Piriapolis expensive to visit?

While Piriapolis is a popular place for travelers, it is also somewhat affordable and less expensive to visit. The average daily cost is $67, which is one of the many reasons for its popularity with tourists. When compared to other destinations in South America, many visitors find it to be a moderately priced destination. It's in the top 50% of places in South America for its travel costs, and our cost analysis found it to be comparable to Valparaiso and Ilha Grande.



Piriapolis, Uruguay

How expensive is Piriapolis?

The average cost of traveling to Piriapolis can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $67 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Piriapolis here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Piriapolis?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Piriapolis will cost around $201 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $402.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Piriapolis?

On average, a one week trip to Piriapolis costs about $469 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $939.

Is it expensive to backpack in Piriapolis?

While Piriapolis attracts a few backpackers, traveling on a budget can be challenging because there are only a few hostels around town. The average cost of a hostel in Piriapolis is $22 per night. The cheapest beds cost about $18 and the most expensive rooms cost around $26. (See hostel prices in Piriapolis here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Piriapolis.

  • $18 for a dorm bed at Hostel de los Colores

Are hotels expensive in Piriapolis?

From our analysis of hotel prices in Piriapolis, we can see that they are very expensive in comparison to the rest of the world. On average, a night in a hotel room costs approximately $81. The area hosts around [5_STAR_COUNT] five-star hotels, averaging [5_STAR_PRICE] per night. For those with an eye on both comfort and economy, three-star hotels present a reasonable choice at an average of $84 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more economical option at $60 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Piriapolis
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
3 stars 14 $84
2 stars 4 $60

Gregorio Sanabria 1009, Piriapolis
Overall Rating 8.8
Rambla de los Argentinos 1254, Piriapolis
Overall Rating 8.6

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Piriapolis?

Activities and things to do in Piriapolis can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $6 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $16.

Is food expensive in Piriapolis?

Food in Piriapolis can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $23 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $24. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

Is transportation expensive in Piriapolis?

Exploring local transportation in Piriapolis shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $31 per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $23. If you want to save money, use public transit as it's much cheaper than taxis or private drivers.

More for Piriapolis

If you're planning a trip to Piriapolis, Uruguay, check out these other informative travel guides.



We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.



If you want to share the information, here's how. down-arrow
  • You are welcome to reference or display our travel costs on your website as long as you provide a link back to this page.
  • For a basic link, you can copy and paste the HTML link code, or this page's address.