Which place is cheaper, Santiago 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 Santiago?
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 Santiago. 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 Santiago?
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.
Santiago
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. It is centrally located in the long and narrow country, making it a good jumping off point to explore everywhere else. It's convenient location means that you can go skiing in the Andes one day, and hang out at the beach the next.
Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate that is similar to Mediterranean climates. The summers, which are between November and March, are warm and dry. The temperatures climb to around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters, between June and August, are humid with cold mornings. The daily highs are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit and the lows stay a few degrees above freezing. Rain is more common in the winter months and the dry season is between December and March.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from London, The Best 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Lake District National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLake District National Park £96Santiago £112
The average daily cost (per person) in Lake District National Park is £96, while the average daily cost in Santiago is £112. 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 Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLake District National Park £39Santiago £81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLake District National Park £78Santiago £162
Compare Hotels in Lake District National Park and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Lake District National Park or Santiago? 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: Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lake District National Park £33Santiago £4.02
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
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Metro Ride£0.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Transfer to Valparaiso Cruise Terminal with Winery & Town Tour: $109
- Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers : $49
- Transfer to San Antonio port with Valparaiso & Casablanca tour: $87
- Transfer from Valparaiso or San Antonio Port + Condor Watching Tour: $230
- Transfer from Valle Nevado, Farellones, Colorado or La Parva ski to Santiago: $83
- Transfer from Santiago To Valle Nevado, Farellones, Colorado or La Parva ski: $100
- Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago Centro Commune: $52
- Transfer Santiago-Viña del Mar / Viña del Mar-Santiago: $220
- Transfer Santiago-Valparaiso / Valparaiso-Santiago: $220
- Transfer Santiago to Cruise Port in Valparaiso or San Antonio: $290
- Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
- Transfer Santiago Airport to the commune of Providencia: $56
Is it cheaper to fly into Lake District National Park or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago 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 £36Santiago £17
Typical Food Prices in Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada£1.40
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Hamburger£1.86
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Dinner£19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes: $40
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $122
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $130
- Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show: $181
- Santiago Chilean and Peruvian Cooking Class with a Local Carol: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lake District National Park £20Santiago £35
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 Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Private Half-Day Guided Tour of the City of Santiago.: $280
- Private Sightseeing City Tour in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $240
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $26
- 1 Day Tour of Viña Concha y Toro from Santiago: $120
- 4 Hour Santa Rita Winery All inclusive Tour for Wine Lover: $269
- 6 Hour Tour of Culture, History and Flavors from Santiago: $75
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- A full Private Tour of Valparaiso from Santiago : $240
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- An Architect's Tour of Downtown Santiago: $55
- Andean Adventure: Cajón del Maipo & Santuario del Río Spa: $132
- Andean Horse Ride Yerba Loca Sanctuary - Private tour from Santiago: $240
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLake District National Park £4.64Santiago £6.24
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $79
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $79
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $89
- Kross Brewery Tour: A Craft Beer Tasting Experience: $93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lake District National Park and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Lake District National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lake District National Park is in Europe and Santiago 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 Lake District National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lake District National Park 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 Santiago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santiago than you might in Lake District National Park.
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 Santiago Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lake District National Park or Santiago?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Santiago 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 Santiago in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lake District National Park as well as Santiago. The summer months attract visitors to Lake District National Park because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Lake District National Park is generally cooler than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Lake District National Park average around 15°C (59°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Lake District National Park usually gets more rain in July than Santiagoin January. Lake District National Park gets 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 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)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Lake District National Park are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lake District National Park this time of year.
Lake District National Park is much colder than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lake District National Park averages around 10°C (49°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
It's quite rainy in Lake District National Park. In October, Lake District National Park usually receives more rain than Santiagoin April. Lake District National Park gets 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 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)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Santiago in the Winter?
Both Santiago and Lake District National Park during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Lake District National Park for the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lake District National Park. In the winter, Lake District National Park is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lake District National Park in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Lake District National Park. Lake District National Park usually gets more rain in January than Santiagoin July. Lake District National Park gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 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)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Lake District National Park or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lake District National Park and Santiago. Many visitors come to Lake District National Park in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Lake District National Park is generally much colder than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Lake District National Park average around 7°C (45°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Lake District National Park usually receives more rain than Santiagoin October. Lake District National Park gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 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)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago 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) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 10°C (51°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (58°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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