Which place is cheaper, Puerto Natales or Fortaleza?
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 Fortaleza or Puerto Natales?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fortaleza and Puerto Natales can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Fortaleza or Puerto Natales?
Fortaleza
A major city on Brazil's northeastern coast and the capital city of Ceara state, Fortaleza is best characterized by its city landscape lined with beaches and palm trees. It also features some great seafood as well as long-standing folk traditions in culture and dance.
Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales is a beautiful town located in the Chilean Patagonia on the Senoret Channel. The city is often used as a base camp for trips to the surrounding national parks due to their plentiful restaurant options and access to internet. Puerto Natales is also known for being the base city to the Torres del Paine National Park, which was named the 5th most beautiful place in the world by National Geographic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Brazil, The Best Eco Tours in Brazil, The Best Luxury Tours to Chile, and The Best Budget Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFortaleza $83Puerto Natales $105
The average daily cost (per person) in Fortaleza is $83, while the average daily cost in Puerto Natales is $105. 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 Fortaleza and Puerto Natales in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFortaleza $29Puerto Natales $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFortaleza $58Puerto Natales $76
Compare Hotels in Fortaleza and Puerto Natales
Looking for a hotel in Fortaleza or Puerto Natales? 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: Fortaleza Hotel Prices and Puerto Natales Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fortaleza $20Puerto Natales $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fortaleza
Also for Fortaleza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 4x4 Transfer Private Service Fortaleza - Jericoacoara: $269
- Beach Park Transfer from Fortaleza: $19
- Cumbuco Shared Transfer From Fortaleza: $46
- Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Fortaleza - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
- Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Fortaleza Round-Trip Private Transfer: $67
- Fortaleza Airport Private Transfer: $40
- Fortaleza Roundtrip Airport Transfers: $38
- Fortaleza to Fortaleza Airport (FOR) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Jericoacoara - Fortaleza x Jericoacoara transfer: $106
- Private Transfer From FOR to Any Point in Fortaleza City: $270
- Private Transfer from Carmel Charme Resort to Fortaleza (FOR) Airport: $86
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Beberibe: $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Natales
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Natales:
- Private Transfer: From Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales: $422
- Private Transfer from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas: $267
- Grey Glacier Navigation with Transfers from Puerto Natales: $251
- Private Transfer Airport x Hotels inside the TORRES DEL PAINE Park: $100
- Puerto Natales Airport Private Transfer: $30
- Private transfer Airport x Lodging (Puerto Natales): $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Fortaleza or Puerto Natales?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Natales and Fortaleza 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 dayFortaleza $39Puerto Natales $48
Typical Food Prices in Puerto Natales
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Puerto Natales:
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Cake$1.05
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Dinner$18
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Coke$1.05
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fortaleza $15Puerto Natales $29
Tours and Activities in Fortaleza
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fortaleza.
- 3 Beaches in 1 Day Tour Leaving Fortaleza: $12
- Full Day Tour to Cumbuco From Fortaleza: $12
- Águas Belas Tour: $14
- Lagoinha Beach Tour: $17
- Tour 3 beaches in 1 day: $17
- Fortaleza Panoramic City Tour with visit to Cumbuco Beach: $19
- Canoa Quebrada Beach Tour with Nettour: $19
- Tour 3 Beaches in 1 day (Morro Branco, Praia das Fontes and Canoa Quebrada): $23
- Canoe Quebrada Full Day Tour - Departure from Fortaleza by Vitorino Turismo: $23
- Jericoacoara Tour in a Full Day - Leaving Fortaleza by Girafatur: $25
- City Tour Fortaleza - Full Day Cumbuco Beach Tour by Nettour: $25
- Historical and Cultural City Tour of Fortaleza: $29
Tours and Activities in Puerto Natales
Here are a few actual costs in Puerto Natales for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.: $237
- Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers Sightseeing Cruise from Puerto Natales: $271
- City Bike Tour through Puerto Natales: $65
- Fjord electric bike tour, full day: $176
- From Grey Glacier Tour: $251
- From Torres del Paine National Park Day Tour: $110
- Full Day Guided Tour in Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave: $80
- Full Day Land of Sheep Experience Tourism: $199
- Full Day Patagonia Tour from Puerto Natales: $95
- Full Day Torres del Paine Tour: $99
- Full Day Torres del Paine Tour from Puerto Natales with Pickup: $119
- Full Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park: $92
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFortaleza $9.58Puerto Natales $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Puerto Natales
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Puerto Natales:
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Alcohol$13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fortaleza and Puerto Natales, we can see that Puerto Natales is more expensive. And not only is Fortaleza much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fortaleza would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fortaleza 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 Natales would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Natales than you might in Fortaleza.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fortaleza Expensive? and Is Puerto Natales Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fortaleza or Puerto Natales?
Fortaleza has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Puerto Natales. When comparing the sizes of Fortaleza and Puerto Natales, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.