The average price of a 7-day trip to Chaiten is $1,068 for a solo traveler, $1,918 for a couple, and $3,596 for a family of 4. Chaiten hotels range from $58 to $263 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Esquel Airport (EQS) are between $119 and $253 per person for economy flights and $373 to $794 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $94 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Chaiten, CL
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EQS and stay in a Chaiten hotel:
- January 22nd to July 15th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chaiten is usually mid June.
Average Chaiten Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chaiten for a week is $925-$1,532($132-$219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $144 to $202 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chaiten for a week is $1,362-$2,494($195-$356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $288 to $404 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chaiten for a week is $2,722-$4,604($389-$658 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $576 to $808 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chaiten
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chaiten? The cheapest trip to Chaiten is about $86 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $300 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $51.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Chaiten for a week is $604-$2,430($86-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $144 to $202 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $320 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chaiten for a week is $902-$2,940($129-$420 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $288 to $404 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $320 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chaiten for a week is $1,804-$4,920($258-$703 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $576 to $808 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $480 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Chaiten cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chaiten Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chaiten.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chaiten for a week is $1,841-$5,673($263-$810 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $305 to $602 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $648 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chaiten for a week is $2,902-$7,458($415-$1,065 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $610 to $1,204 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $648 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chaiten for a week is $5,804-$13,362($829-$1,909 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,220 to $2,408 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $526 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,037 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chaiten Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chaiten is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chaiten due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Chaiten Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Chaiten hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Chaiten.
Flight Costs to Chaiten
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $253 average in late July to a low of $119 in mid June. Median flight price is $158. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chaiten our data includes 2 originating airports, and 2 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chaiten from an airport like Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) in Buenos Aires (Argentina) for an average $168 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) in Buenos Aires (Argentina) at an average of just $168.–>
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Thursday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Chaiten, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $134, so you can easily save about 112% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Chaiten can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $654 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.