A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers York vs. Santiago for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit York or Santiago?

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

Should I visit York or Santiago? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: York or Santiago?

York

York, in North Yorkshire, England, is a city rich in history that dates back to before Roman times. It is an ancient cathedral city that still has some impressive historical buildings that make it easily worth a visit. It has some of the best preserved buildings and structures in all of Europe, so if you're a history buff, then this is the place to be. It is usually tied with Manchester as the second most visited city in England, after London.

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.

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Which place is cheaper, Santiago or York?

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

  • York Prices
    UK Prices
    Santiago Prices
    Chile Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    York £130
    Santiago £112

The average daily cost (per person) in York is £130, 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 York and Santiago in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    York £59
    Santiago £81
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    York £118
    Santiago £162
Compare Hotels in York and Santiago

Looking for a hotel in York 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.

Hotels in York


Hotels in Santiago


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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: York Hotel Prices and Santiago Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    York £12
    Santiago £4.02

Hired Cars and Shuttles in York

Some specific examples of transportation prices in York:

  • Private Transfer from Hull to Manchester Airport (MAN): $296

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:


  • Metro Ride
    £0.84

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:

  • Santiago Airport (SCL) Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $18
  • Santiago de Chile Airport Private Transfer: $25
  • Official Transfer to Concha y Toro Winery: $27
  • Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $32
  • Airport Private Transfer to/from Santiago de Chile: $40
  • Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
  • Farellones Full Day Roundtrip Transfer: $40
  • Private Transfer from Airport to Santiago, Chile : $43
  • Santiago Int Airport (SCL) to Santiago - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
  • Santiago to Santiago Airport (SCL) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
  • Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $45
  • Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers : $49

Is it cheaper to fly into York or Santiago?

Prices for flights to both Santiago and York 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
    York £56
    Santiago £17
Typical Food Prices in York

Some typical examples of dining costs in York are as follows:


  • Dinner
    £22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in York

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in York.

  • Breakfast Food Tour in York: $55
  • Party Cruise with Drink, Dinner, and DJ: $64
  • York on a Fork Food Tour: $102

Typical Food Prices in Santiago

Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:


  • Empanada
    £1.40
  • Hamburger
    £1.86
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    York £11
    Santiago £35

Tours and Activities in York

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for York are as follows:

  • Nidderdale Driving Tour with an APP: $12
  • York’s Dark Journey: A Self-Guided Tour of its Medieval Horrors: $12
  • Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Battlements of History: A Self-Guided Tour of York's City Walls : $12
  • York Cocoa Works Guided Tour and Tasting: $13
  • Wizard Walk of York Tour - Magic, Comedy & Family Fun: $15
  • York Bird of Prey Centre Entry Ticket: $15
  • Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP: $15
  • Forbidden Chronicles Ghosts and History Tour: $16
  • Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York: $16
  • Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Best of York Award: $16
  • Historical Walking Tour of York: $16

Tours and Activities in Santiago

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:

  • Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $9.00
  • Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
  • Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $17
  • A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
  • Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
  • Santiago City Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $20
  • Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $23
  • Private Guided Walking Tour of the City Center: $24
  • Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
  • Yungay, Memory, Art, and Neighborhood Walking Tour: $25
  • A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
  • Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $26

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    York £13
    Santiago £6.24
Typical Alcohol Prices in York

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in York are as follows:


  • A Couple Beers
    £9.00

Sample the Local Flavors in York

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in York:

  • Hooting Owl Distillery York - Distillery Tour & Guided Tasting: $41

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 comparing the travel costs between York and Santiago, we can see that York is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though York is in Europe and Santiago is in South America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is York Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, York or Santiago?

Santiago has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of York. When comparing the sizes of York and Santiago, 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 York 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 York has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit York or Santiago in the Summer?

Both Santiago and York are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to York for the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, York is cooler than Santiago. Typically, the summer temperatures in York in July average around 16°C (62°F), and Santiago averages at about 21°C (70°F)in January.

In July, York usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. York gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    York 16°C (62°F) 
    Santiago 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit York or Santiago in the Autumn?

Both Santiago and York during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to York because of the shopping scene.

In October, York is generally cooler than Santiagoin April. Daily temperatures in York average around 11°C (52°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

York usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. York gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    York 11°C (52°F) 
    Santiago 15°C (59°F)

Should I visit York or Santiago in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both York and Santiago. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to York this time of year.

It's quite cold in York in the winter. York is much colder than Santiago in the winter. The daily temperature in York averages around 4°C (39°F) in January, and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F)in July.

In January, York usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. York gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    York 4°C (39°F) 
    Santiago 9°C (48°F)

Should I visit York or Santiago in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to York as well as Santiago.

In the spring, York is much colder than Santiago. Typically, the spring temperatures in York in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in October.

York usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. York gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    York 8°C (46°F) 
    Santiago 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Santiago and York

York Santiago
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 4°C (39°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 20°C (68°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 6°C (43°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 18°C (64°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 8°C (46°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 15°C (59°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 11°C (53°F) 50 mm (2 in) 12°C (54°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Jun 15°C (58°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 9°C (48°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Jul 16°C (62°F) 51 mm (2 in) 9°C (48°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Aug 16°C (61°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 10°C (50°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Sep 14°C (57°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Oct 11°C (52°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 15°C (59°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 7°C (44°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 5°C (40°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)