A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Nadi (Port Denarau) vs. Salta for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Nadi (Port Denarau) or Salta?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nadi (Port Denarau) or Salta, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Nadi (Port Denarau) or Salta?

Nadi (Port Denarau)

Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.

Salta

Located in the heart of the famous Northwest region of Argentina, at 1200m of elevation and at the foot of the Cerro San Bernardo, Salta is the largest city of the region and perhaps the most beautiful colonial city of Argentina. Founded in 1582 by the Spanish, Salta was an important stop for merchants who followed the usual trade road through Bolivia and Peru. Argentines call this city nestled in the foothills of the Andes and surrounded by mountains, of just over half a million inhabitants, Salta La Linda (Salta the Beautiful) and it's easy to see why. Young and traditional at the same time, Salta and its renowned museums, plaza side cafes and live musica folklorica of its bustling penas, is a sophisticated and lively city day and night.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Argentina, and The Best Eco Tours in Argentina.


Which place is cheaper, Salta or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Nadi (Port Denarau) Prices
    Fiji Prices
    Salta Prices
    Argentina Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $198
    Salta $45

The average daily cost (per person) in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $198, while the average daily cost in Salta is $45. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) and Salta in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $106
    Salta $31
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $212
    Salta $62
Compare Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau) and Salta

Looking for a hotel in Nadi (Port Denarau) or Salta? 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.

Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau)


Hotels in Salta


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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: Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices and Salta Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.81
    Salta $3.13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):

  • Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private transfer dropoff Nadi Airport or resort : $168
  • Treetops Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $128
  • Shuttle transfer to Nadi Airport : $49
  • Shared transfer- Nadi Airport to Denarau island Fiji: $92
  • Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.15
  • Shared Departure Transfer : Hotel to Airport: $18
  • Roundtrip Transfer Nadi Int Airport -Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay(CFC APPROVED): $53
  • Roundtrip Transfer :Nadi Airport to Crowne Plaza Hotel Nadi bay: $27
  • Roundtrip Nadi Airport -Sofitel Resort & Spa(Private Transfer]: $30
  • Round trip Transfer Airport to Coral Coast /Denarau Hotels : $55
  • Round Trip Private Transfer From Nadi Airport To Your Resort : $23
  • Private Transfers Nadi Airport Fiji to Intercontinental Resort / Yatule Resort: $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salta

Also for Salta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • One-Way or Round Trip Airport Transfer: $5.50
  • Transfer from Salta Airport: $7.19
  • Shared 1-Way or Round Trip SLA Airport Transfer: $8.00
  • Shared Transfer from Downtown Hotels in Salta to Airport: $12
  • Salta Airport Shuttle Transfer: $15
  • Salta Airport One-Way or Round-Trip Transfers: $45
  • Private 1-Way or Round Trip SLA Airport Transfer: $56
  • From Cafayate and Hornocal 2-Day Tour with Transfer: $88
  • From Salinas and Hornocal 2-Day Tour with Transfer: $99
  • Salta City Tour & Round Trip Transfers airport - hotel: $109
  • Combo: Cafayate Tour + Cachi + Transfers + Free Walking Tour: $117
  • Cafayate Wine Tour with Tastings and Transfers: $150

Is it cheaper to fly into Nadi (Port Denarau) or Salta?

Prices for flights to both Salta and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $69
    Salta $5.41

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $32
    Salta $27

Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:

  • "Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'': $118
  • 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $164
  • Authentic Fijian Day Tour: $83
  • Best Sightseeing Tour : $132
  • Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka) : $100
  • CFC Hot Spring Mud Pool,Garden Of Sleeping Giant And Village Visit Half Day Tour: $105
  • Coral Coast Heritage Tour : $99
  • Coral Coast Sightseeing & Pottery Village Tour: $80
  • Cultural Night Tour: $80
  • Discover Coral Coast & Natadola Beach Tour: $114
  • Fiji Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Dunes hiking Combo Tour!: $135
  • Fiji Island Cultural Experience with Lunch : $184

Tours and Activities in Salta

For Salta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 4-Hour Guided Highlights City Tour: $16
  • Salta Private Tour with a Photojournalist : $18
  • Salta City Half Day Tour: $20
  • From City Tour of the city on a half-day ride: $20
  • Guided City Tour: $26
  • From Full-Day Scenic Tour to Cachi: $30
  • From Cachi and Los Cardones National Park Tour: $30
  • From Full-day tour to Cachi and Los Cardones National Park: $31
  • From Full-Day Tour to Cafayate, Land of Wines: $31
  • Tour to Cafayate from Salta : $31
  • Half-Day City Tour: Salta and San Lorenzo: $32
  • Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine: $32

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $11
    Salta $5.50

Sample the Local Flavors in Salta

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Salta:

  • Cafayate: Full-day tour of wineries and wine tasting: $29
  • Full-day Cafayate, Lerma Valley, and Wine Tasting from Salta: $30
  • From Full-Day Tour to Cafayate with Wine Tasting: $30
  • From Cafayate Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $40
  • Half Day Wine Tasting in Salta: $147


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nadi (Port Denarau) and Salta, we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Salta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific and Salta 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 Salta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salta 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Salta.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive? and Is Salta Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Salta?

Salta has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Nadi (Port Denarau) and Salta, 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.