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Salto, Departamento de Salto, Uruguay

How much does it cost to travel to Salto?

You should plan to spend around $70 ($U2,725) per day on your vacation in Salto. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $24 ($U954) on meals
  • $21 ($U836) on local transportation
  • $60 ($U2,325) on hotels

A one week trip to Salto for two people costs, on average, $978 ($U38,144). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $70
    $U2,725
  • One Week Per person
    $489
    $U19,072
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $978
    $U38,144
  • One Month Per person
    $2,095
    $U81,736
  • One Week For a couple
    $978
    $U38,144
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $1,955
    $U76,287
  • One Month For a couple
    $4,190
    $U163,473
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Salto cost?

A one week trip to Salto usually costs around $489 ($U19,072) for one person and $978 ($U38,144) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Salto on average costs around $978 ($U38,144) for one person and $1,955 ($U76,287) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Salto will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Salto on average costs around $2,095 ($U81,736) for one person and $4,190 ($U163,473) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Salto has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Salto expensive to visit?

Salto is a reasonably affordable place to visit. Located in Uruguay, which is a reasonably affordable country, visitors will appreciate the relatively low cost of this destination. It falls in the average range in the country for its prices. If you're traveling on a budget, then this is a good destination with affordable accommodation, food, and transportation.

Within South America, Salto is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Asuncion or Ilha Grande.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Salto Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Salto?

The average Salto trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Salto travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) $U2,325 ($60)
Local Transportation 1 $U836 ($21)
Food 2 $U954 ($24)
Entertainment 1 $U693 ($18)
Alcohol 2 $U260 - 780 ($7 - 20)
Accommodation Budget in Salto
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Salto is $30 ($U1,163). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Salto is $60 ($U2,325). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $30
    $U1,163
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $60
    $U2,325

Hotel Prices in Salto

Looking for a hotel in Salto? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Salto based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $82. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Salto
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Salto is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $21 ($U836) per person, per day, on local transportation in Salto.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $21
    $U836


Flights to Salto
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Rental Cars in Salto
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Food Budget in Salto
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Salto can vary, the average cost of food in Salto is $24 ($U954) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Salto should cost around $9.78 ($U382) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Salto is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $24
    $U954


Entertainment Budget in Salto
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Salto typically cost an average of $18 ($U693) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $18
    $U693


Alcohol Budget in Salto
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $13 ($U520) on alcoholic beverages in Salto per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $13
    $U520


Water Budget in Salto
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend $0.42 ($U16) on bottled water in Salto per day. The public water in Salto is considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $0.42
    $U16


Salto On a Budget
Salto is in the citrus growing region of Northern Interior Uruguay, on the east bank of the Rio Uruguay. It is closely connected to the neighboring Argentinian city of Concordia that lies across the river on the western bank. Salto is Uruguay's second-largest city and the most northerly crossing point to Argentina. Salto is a very picturesque city that has a relaxing feel the entire year. However, people mostly come here for the nearby hot springs and the recreation area above the enormous Salto Grande hydroelectric dam.
Sights
The Represa Salto Grande is a source of national pride in Uruguay. This massive hydroelectric dam 14 km north of Salto, about a 20 minute drive, provides over 50% of Uruguay's electricity. You can visit both the Uruguayan and Argentine sides of the hydroelectric dam with free 90-minute guided tours. A taxi from Salto to the dam will cost you about USD$20. On the way, check out the stands selling homemade empanadas and freshly squeezed local orange juice. If at some point of your visit to Salto you wish to get to know a bit more about the history of the city, join the city's free walking tour on Plaza Artigas. If you need to ask locals where it is, don't be surprised if they know it as "18 de Julio" or "Plaza Nueva", its older name.

Activities
The most popular activity around Salto is to spend a day or more in the Termas del Arapey, which similar to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, maintain an excellent temperature and have therapeutic properties. These hot springs were the first ones to be set up in the Salto region and they are still running their waters for visitors looking to have a relaxing time. It's a little bit far from the city, but the travel is worth it for the beautiful nature surrounding the park and the opportunity to get to know the area better. Other waterparks and spas in the region include The Dayman Hot Springs, the Acuamania Waterpark, the The Salto Grande Hot Springs and the Horacio Quiroga Complex. You can also visit the Museo del Hombre y la Tecnologia. Housed in a historic market building, this museum features excellent displays on local cultural development and history upstairs, and a small archaeological section downstairs. The Museo de Bellas Artes y Artes Decorativas is a real haven for art-lovers. You will find a nice collection of Uruguayan painting and sculpture in a historic two-story mansion with a grand staircase, stained glass and a back garden. Head to the wild zoo of the city of Salto, which has over 150 different species. It's a beautiful place to be out in the nature too, with extensive vegetation and green areas.

You also probably know that Uruguay is a great country for fishing and Salto is not left behind. Right on the Uruguay River is one of the best regions to go fishing.
Food and Dining
Uruguayan cuisine may not be as well known as that of other South American countries, but that just makes discovering the country's dishes even more exciting. Both the indigenous Charrua people and those of several European countries influence the cuisine of Uruguay, which features many meaty-heavy dishes. Alongside a large selection of grilled meats, you will also find great snacks including gnocchi and empanadas, both popular foods in Uruguay.

Transportation
There are regular buses from the Tres Cruces terminal in Montevideo that provide a direct service (6 hours) and costs USD$23 per person. The bus from Salto to Concordia in Argentina is about 1 hour, costs USD$3 and the border crossing is quick and straightforward. You can also reach salto by boat. The crossing of the Rio Uruguay from Concordia, Argentina takes just a few minutes and the fare is USD$5, with 50% discounts for children under age 8. There are several departures each way every day. Taxis between the the boat terminal in Concordia and the bus station take about 20 minutes. The boat terminal in Salto is close to the center but far from the bus station. There are also regular scheduled flights, up to two per day in peak periods, from Montevideo by BQB Lineas Aereas. There are also charter flights from Argentina bringing tourists to the nearby airport.

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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.