Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt or Foz do Iguacu?
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 Foz do Iguacu or Puerto Montt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Foz do Iguacu and Puerto Montt 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: Foz do Iguacu or Puerto Montt?
Foz do Iguacu
Foz do Iguacu is a larger city in Brazil that is most famous for the Iguacu Falls. The city serves as an entry point for Paraguay and Argentina as well. The obvious reason to visit the city is to see the beautiful falls, and together with Ciudad del Este, Paraguay and Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, it makes up one of the largest tourism sights in South America.
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 Luxury Tours to Brazil, The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, 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 dayFoz do Iguacu $79Puerto Montt $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Foz do Iguacu 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 Foz do Iguacu and Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFoz do Iguacu $28Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFoz do Iguacu $56Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Foz do Iguacu and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Foz do Iguacu 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: Foz do Iguacu Hotel Prices and Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Foz do Iguacu $13Puerto Montt $6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Foz do Iguacu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Foz do Iguacu:
- Transfer In - Airport Hotel: $8.00
- Foz do Iguaçu Airport Shared Transfer: $10
- Transfer Paraguay - Shopping : $29
- Foz do Iguaçu Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $39
- Private airport transfers - Brazil - Argentina - Paraguay : $42
- Transfer from Foz de Iguazu Airport to Hotels on the Argentine side: $70
- Private Transfer from IGU to Any Point within Foz Do Iguaçu City: $80
- Private E Bike Tour Iguaçu Waterfalls + Transfers + Tickets: $120
- Shared Roundtrip Transfers with Brazilian and Argentinian sides: $127
- Private Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu from the Airport: $154
- Transfer IN IGU & Iguassu Falls Brazilian side & Macuco Boat Safari: $220
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Cruce Andino Office Transfer to or from Puerto Montt: $32
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $83
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $83
- Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas Airport English private transfer: $50
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $93
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $127
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $84
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $63
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel: $25
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Foz do Iguacu or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt and Foz do Iguacu 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 dayFoz do Iguacu $37Puerto Montt $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Foz do Iguacu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Foz do Iguacu.
- Shared Group: Rafain Dinner and Latin American Show with Transfer: $99
- Rafain dinner Samba Show: $105
- Rafain Dinner Show : $106
- Experience Guamini Mision Dinner and Tango Show Selva Iriapu Hotels Exclusive: $110
- Dinner Show at Rafain in Foz do Iguaçu: $114
- Dinner Show Rafain Steakhouse Belmond Hotel Cataratas : $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Foz do Iguacu $23Puerto Montt $14
Tours and Activities in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few actual costs in Foz do Iguacu for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Humming Bird Garden Experience in Iguazu: $6.00
- Shopping tour at Duty Free Shop Argentina: $18
- Visit to Itaipu: Panoramic Tour: $20
- Iguassu Falls Shopping Tour: $27
- Three Borders Landmark - Rountrip Transportation + Ticket : $32
- Guided tour of the Iguacu Falls on the Argentine side: $32
- Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam - Tickets Included: $33
- Visit to Itaipu: Entrance Ticket for Panoramic View and shuttle: $33
- Tour to Iguazu Falls Brazil with visit at the Bird Park: $36
- Tour to Iguassu Falls Argentinean Side: $38
- Sightseeing Bus Tour of Foz do Iguaçu: $38
- City Tour Foz do Iguaçu - With Ticket: $38
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour: $62
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Tour Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Jumps / English: $68
- Shore Excursion: Osorno Volcano Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $70
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Puerto Varas: Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas Private City Tour: $90
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Tagua Tagua Lake and Wild Patagonia Tour: $133
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $189
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFoz do Iguacu $11Puerto Montt $4.49
Typical Alcohol Prices in Foz do Iguacu
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Foz do Iguacu from other travelers:
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Beer$0.84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Foz do Iguacu and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt is more expensive. And not only is Foz do Iguacu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Foz do Iguacu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Foz do Iguacu 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 Foz do Iguacu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Foz do Iguacu Expensive? and Is Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Foz do Iguacu or Puerto Montt?
Foz do Iguacu has a larger population, and is about 83% larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Foz do Iguacu 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 Foz do Iguacu or Puerto Montt?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the southern hemisphere, summer is in January and winter is in July.
Should I visit Foz do Iguacu or Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Foz do Iguacu and Puerto Montt. The summer months attract visitors to Foz do Iguacu because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Foz do Iguacu is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the summer. The daily temperature in Foz do Iguacu averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Foz do Iguacu gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Foz do Iguacu usually receives more rain than Puerto Montt. Foz do Iguacu gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JanuaryFoz do Iguacu 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Foz do Iguacu or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Foz do Iguacu as well as Puerto Montt. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Foz do Iguacu this time of year.
In the autumn, Foz do Iguacu is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Foz do Iguacu in April average around 23°C (73°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 11°C (51°F).
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Foz do Iguacu usually gets less rain in April than Puerto Montt. Foz do Iguacu gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures AprilFoz do Iguacu 23°C (73°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Foz do Iguacu or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt and Foz do Iguacu are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Foz do Iguacu for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In July, Foz do Iguacu is generally much warmer than Puerto Montt. Daily temperatures in Foz do Iguacu average around 18°C (64°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In July, Foz do Iguacu usually receives less rain than Puerto Montt. Foz do Iguacu gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JulyFoz do Iguacu 18°C (64°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Foz do Iguacu or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt and Foz do Iguacu during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Foz do Iguacu in the spring for the natural beauty.
Foz do Iguacu is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the spring. The daily temperature in Foz do Iguacu averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Foz do Iguacu. Foz do Iguacu usually gets less rain in October than Puerto Montt. Foz do Iguacu gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures OctoberFoz do Iguacu 24°C (75°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Foz do Iguacu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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