Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Lake District National Park?
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 Lake District National Park or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lake District National Park and Buenos Aires, Argentina. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Lake District National Park or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Lake District National Park
Believe it or not, there are many incredible places to visit in England other than just London! Lake District National Park is definitely one of them. Located in North West England, this area truly captures the beauty of the pristine English outdoors. Of all the national parks in the UK, the Lake District is visited the most, especially during the summer season. The tallest peak and the deepest lake in England are located here, and they are beautiful.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, federal capital of Argentina, also known as "The City of Tango", is best known for its energetic and unpredictable character. Like a restless child, Buenos Aires is a dynamic and modern city full of surprises. While its French-style palaces, rooftop restaurants, wide avenues and green plazas resemble European-style architecture, Buenos Aires preserves its musical, literary and culinary traditions. You can't miss dining in front of a Tango show, walking around the colourful streets of La Boca and visiting the renowned Recoleta Cemetery, designed by Argentina's most important architects and home to hundreds of illustrious corpses.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from London, The Best 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Lake District National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLake District National Park £96Buenos Aires, Argentina £47
The average daily cost (per person) in Lake District National Park is £96, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is £47. 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 Lake District National Park and Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLake District National Park £39Buenos Aires, Argentina £33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLake District National Park £78Buenos Aires, Argentina £66
Compare Hotels in Lake District National Park and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Lake District National Park or Buenos Aires, Argentina? 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: Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lake District National Park £33Buenos Aires, Argentina £1.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Buenos Aires HTL-APT (EZE): $109
- Transfer from Ezeiza Airport to Buenos Aires City - ROUND TRIP: $143
- Transfer from Buenos Aires Port to Buenos Aires Int Airport (EZE): $125
- Transfer from Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE) to Cruise Terminal: $105
- Transfer from Buenos Aires Cruise Terminal to International Airport (EZE): $105
- Transfer from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery to your Hotel in Buenos Aires: $40
- Transfer between airports (EZE-AEP): $85
- Transfer Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE) to Downtown Hotel: $87
- Transfer Buenos Aires Downtown Hotel to Domestic (AEP) or Cruise Terminal: $52
- Transfer Buenos Aires Domestic (AEP) or Cruise Terminal to Downtown Hotel : $52
- The house of D10S With Transfers: $38
- Tango Show in Tango Porteño - no transfers - : $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Lake District National Park or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Lake District National Park 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 dayLake District National Park £36Buenos Aires, Argentina £6.27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show with Optional Transfer and Dinner: $25
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner and Tango Lesson: $31
- Madero Tango Dance Show with Dinner on Demand: $32
- Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $35
- Chacarita Walking Tour - Spooky Cemetery, History & Pizza: $38
- Tango Show and Dinner at: Tango Porteño: $40
- Tango Porteño Show in Buenos Aires (with optional dinner): $43
- Tango Show at Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $44
- Dinner at Arte de Mafia, Mafioso Theme Restaurant in Palermo: $44
- Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer: $46
- El Aljibe Tango Show in Buenos Aires with Optional Dinner: $47
- Exclusive Italian Lunch or Dinner at Puny Pasta and Grill: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lake District National Park £20Buenos Aires, Argentina £25
Tours and Activities in Lake District National Park
For Lake District National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick: $7.99
- Ullswater Lake District Return Cruise from Glenridding Pier: $33
- Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District: $95
- 3-Hours Via Ferrata Experience in Keswick: $150
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Buenos Aires Private City Tour Designed for Seniors: $250
- E-Scooter Tour: Recoleta, Palermo & Downtown + Local Flavors: $69
- Football Matchday In Argentina (Ticket+Transport+Guide): $130
- Private City Tour with Local Gastronomy: $120
- Private Full Day City Tour by Iconic Buenos Aires: $300
- Small Group Walking Tour: Urban Art Palermo: $50
- "SAILING TOUR: Tango and Choripan (typical Argentine food) : $300
- 100% Gaucho Experience in a Traditional Estancia: $262
- 2 Hour Tour in Buenos Aires Parisina : $43
- 2 Hours Football and Street Art Walking Tour in Buenos Aires : $30
- 2 Hours Private Tour in Buenos Aires: $127
- 2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market : $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLake District National Park £4.64Buenos Aires, Argentina £7.65
Sample the Local Flavors in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Also in Buenos Aires, Argentina, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Buenos Aires Full City Tour with Wine Tasting and Stops: $37
- Boutique Wine Tasting: A Unique Experience in Buenos Aires: $45
- BA: Wine Tasting and Blending Experience in Palermo : $51
- BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $54
- Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
- Buenos Aires Small-Group Wine Tasting: $55
- Buenos Aires Premium Wine Tasting: $58
- Malbec Wine Tasting at Boutique Hotel in Palermo: $59
- Private argentinian wine tasting in downtown : $61
- Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito: $63
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lake District National Park and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Lake District National Park is more expensive. And not only is Buenos Aires, Argentina much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lake District National Park is in Europe and Buenos Aires, Argentina is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Buenos Aires, Argentina would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Lake District National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lake District National Park than you might in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lake District National Park Expensive? and Is Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lake District National Park or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Buenos Aires, Argentina is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Lake District National Park has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Lake District National Park during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Lake District National Park for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Lake District National Park is generally much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Daily temperatures in Lake District National Park average around 15°C (59°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Lake District National Park often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Lake District National Park gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 279 hours of full sun.
Buenos Aires, Argentina gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lake District National Park usually gets less rain in July than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Lake District National Park gets 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLake District National Park 15°C (59°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lake District National Park and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The autumn months attract visitors to Lake District National Park because of the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.
Lake District National Park is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lake District National Park averages around 10°C (49°F) in October, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Buenos Aires, Argentina this time of the year. Lake District National Park usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during autumn. Lake District National Park gets 69 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 220 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Lake District National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Lake District National Park usually receives more rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Lake District National Park gets 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilLake District National Park 10°C (49°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lake District National Park as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. The cuisine are the main draw to Lake District National Park this time of year.
It's quite cold in Lake District National Park in the winter. In the winter, Lake District National Park is much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lake District National Park in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 12°C (53°F)in July.
In the winter, Lake District National Park often gets less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Lake District National Park gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 143 hours of full sun.
Lake District National Park receives a lot of rain in the winter. Lake District National Park usually gets more rain in January than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Lake District National Park gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyLake District National Park 3°C (38°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Lake District National Park are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Lake District National Park for the natural beauty.
In April, Lake District National Park is generally much colder than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Daily temperatures in Lake District National Park average around 7°C (45°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lake District National Park usually receives less sunshine than Buenos Aires, Argentina during spring. Lake District National Park gets 134 hours of sunny skies, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 227 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In April, Lake District National Park usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Lake District National Park gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberLake District National Park 7°C (45°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina and Lake District National Park
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 10°C (51°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (58°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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