Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Colonia del Sacramento?
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 Colonia del Sacramento 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 Colonia del Sacramento and Puerto Montt can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Colonia del Sacramento or Puerto Montt?
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento is in the Rio de la Plata region of Uruguay. It is filled with old colonial buildings and cobbled streets, and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Colonia del Sacramento was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese, sandwiched in between the Portuguese colony of Brazil and the Spanish Viceroyalty of the River Plate, later Argentina, Uruguay and Southern Brazil. Its strategic position and use as a smuggling port meant that its sovereignty was constantly contested and the city changed hands several times between Spain and Portugal. The irresistibly picturesque town's charm and its proximity to Buenos Aires draw thousands of Argentine and other visitors on weekends and in summer. Prices rise in these periods and it can be difficult to find a room so make sure to book your trip well in advance.
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 Cultural Tours in Uruguay, The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay, The Best Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayColonia del Sacramento $79Puerto Montt $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Colonia del Sacramento is $79, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $104. 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 Colonia del Sacramento and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personColonia del Sacramento $33Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomColonia del Sacramento $66Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Colonia del Sacramento and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Colonia del Sacramento 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: Colonia del Sacramento Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Colonia del Sacramento $17Puerto Montt $6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Colonia del Sacramento
Also for Colonia del Sacramento, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Colonia Port Terminal Private Transfer : $15
- Colonia Bus Terminal Private Transfer : $15
- Wine Tour to Cerros de San Juan Winery + Lunch & Transfer: $225
- Private Transfer Colonia to Carmelo (or vice - versa): $290
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Puerto Varas: $50
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Frutillar: $80
- Transfer from Puerto Montt Airport to Castro: $300
- Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) - Private Transfer: $42
- Puerto Tepual Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Arrival Transfer: $42
- Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas English private Guided Transfer: $40
- Puerto Montt Shuttle Transfer: $37
- Puerto Montt El Tepual Airport (PMC) to Pucon - Arrival Transfer: $267
- Puerto Montt Departure Transfer from Hotel: $23
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Colonia del Sacramento or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Colonia del Sacramento 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 dayColonia del Sacramento $31Puerto Montt $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Colonia del Sacramento
For Colonia del Sacramento, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sensory Experience - Blind dinner in Colonia Del Sacramento: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Colonia del Sacramento $23Puerto Montt $14
Tours and Activities in Colonia del Sacramento
For Colonia del Sacramento, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Promo Walking Tour from April to September: $12
- Walking tour around Colonia del Sacramento Old Town: $17
- Walking Tour to Colonia del Sacramento, english, portuguese german: $20
- Walking Tour in Group in Colonia del Sacramento: $22
- Top-Rated Shared Walking Tour: $22
- Gastronomic Experience: Artisan Wines & Flavors of Uruguay: $24
- Colonia : Tour Barrio Sur UNESCO World Heritage Site with a local guide: $25
- Bus Ticket from Colonia del Sacramento to Carmelo: $27
- Historical Walking Tour: $27
- Barrio Sur Tour: Explore Colonia del Sacramento at Sunset: $35
- Guided tour with mate and Martín Fierro dessert, the best of Uruguay: $45
- City Tour Walking and Van Tour: $50
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 from Hotel: $190
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $189
- Cruise Shore Private Excursion Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Falls: $256
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Private Day tour Petrohue Falls, Osorno Volcano & Puerto Varas: $250
- Private Shore Excursion Tour to Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and Frutillar: $287
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Osorno Volcano Tour Shore Tour in Private: $660
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayColonia del Sacramento $5.64Puerto Montt $4.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Colonia del Sacramento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Colonia del Sacramento:
- Cheese and Wine Tasting - Roots of Colonia del Sacramento: $28
- Colonia del Sacramento Private Walking Tour with Cheese and Wine Tasting: $97
- Private Guided Colonia Wine Tour: $190
- Indulge in a Scenic Wine Tour from Colonia to Carmelo : $250
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Colonia del Sacramento and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt is more expensive. And not only is Colonia del Sacramento much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Colonia del Sacramento would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Colonia del Sacramento 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 Puerto Montt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Montt than you might in Colonia del Sacramento.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Colonia del Sacramento Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Colonia del Sacramento or Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Colonia del Sacramento. When comparing the sizes of Colonia del Sacramento 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 Colonia del Sacramento or Puerto Montt?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Colonia del Sacramento or Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Colonia del Sacramento as well as Puerto Montt.
In the summer, Colonia del Sacramento is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the summer temperatures in Colonia del Sacramento in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Colonia del Sacramento this time of the year. In the summer, Colonia del Sacramento often gets more sunshine than Puerto Montt. Colonia del Sacramento gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun.
Colonia del Sacramento usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Puerto Montt. Colonia del Sacramento gets 85 mm (3.3 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 JanuaryColonia del Sacramento 25°C (77°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Colonia del Sacramento or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
Both Puerto Montt and Colonia del Sacramento are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In April, Colonia del Sacramento is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Colonia del Sacramento average around 18°C (65°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Colonia del Sacramento usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during autumn. Colonia del Sacramento gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. It's quite rainy in Colonia del Sacramento. In April, Colonia del Sacramento usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Colonia del Sacramento gets 100 mm (3.9 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 AprilColonia del Sacramento 18°C (65°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Colonia del Sacramento or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt and Colonia del Sacramento during the winter are popular places to visit.
Colonia del Sacramento is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the winter. The daily temperature in Colonia del Sacramento averages around 12°C (53°F) in July, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Colonia del Sacramento often gets more sunshine than Puerto Montt. Colonia del Sacramento gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Colonia del Sacramento usually gets less rain in July than Puerto Montt. Colonia del Sacramento gets 78 mm (3.1 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 JulyColonia del Sacramento 12°C (53°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Colonia del Sacramento or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Colonia del Sacramento and Puerto Montt.
In the spring, Colonia del Sacramento is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the spring temperatures in Colonia del Sacramento in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In Colonia del Sacramento, it's very sunny this time of the year. Colonia del Sacramento usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during spring. Colonia del Sacramento gets 233 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun in the spring.
Puerto Montt receives a lot of rain in the spring. Colonia del Sacramento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Colonia del Sacramento usually receives around the same amount of rain as Puerto Montt. Colonia del Sacramento gets 118 mm (4.6 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 OctoberColonia del Sacramento 18°C (64°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Colonia del Sacramento
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (71°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (65°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (69°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (74°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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