The average price of a 7-day trip to Puerto Iguazú is $1,631 for a solo traveler, $2,929 for a couple, and $5,492 for a family of 4. Puerto Iguazú hotels range from $27 to $154 per night with an average of $41, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $260 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cataratas International Airport (IGU) are between $1,246 and $1,924 per person for economy flights and $3,910 to $6,038 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $22 to $56 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 Puerto Iguazú, AR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IGU and stay in a Puerto Iguazú hotel:
- January 29th to February 11th
- March 5th to April 1st
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 6th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Puerto Iguazú is usually early September.
Average Puerto Iguazú Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Puerto Iguazú for a week is $997-$2,381($142-$340 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $669 to $1,635 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $29 to $35 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Puerto Iguazú for a week is $2,974-$4,986($425-$712 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,338 to $3,270 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $29 to $35 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Puerto Iguazú for a week is $3,568-$8,816($510-$1,259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,676 to $6,540 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $118 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $46 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Puerto Iguazú
How cheap can you make a vacation to Puerto Iguazú? The cheapest trip to Puerto Iguazú is about $126 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 23% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $22.
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 Puerto Iguazú for a week is $880-$2,177($126-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $669 to $1,635 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $27 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Puerto Iguazú for a week is $1,640-$3,994($234-$571 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,338 to $3,270 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $27 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Puerto Iguazú for a week is $3,232-$7,772($462-$1,110 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,676 to $6,540 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Puerto Iguazú cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Puerto Iguazú Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Puerto Iguazú.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Puerto Iguazú for a week is $2,787-$8,302($398-$1,186 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,867 to $4,398 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $154 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Puerto Iguazú for a week is $4,962-$13,484($709-$1,926 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,734 to $8,796 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $154 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $260 to $520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Puerto Iguazú for a week is $9,924-$25,408($1,418-$3,630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,468 to $17,592 for first class
Lodging: $204 to $308 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $780 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Puerto Iguazú Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Puerto Iguazú is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Puerto Iguazú due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Puerto Iguazú 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 Puerto Iguazú 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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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Puerto Iguazú.
Flight Costs to Puerto Iguazú
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,924 average in late December to a low of $1,246 in early September. Median flight price is $1,464. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Puerto Iguazú our data includes 59 originating airports, and 28 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Puerto Iguazú from an airport like Brunswick Golden Isles (BQK) in Brunswick, GA (the United States) for an average $4,779 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Afonso Pena (CWB) in Curitiba (Brazil) at an average of just $92.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Puerto Iguazú, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $678, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Puerto Iguazú can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $383 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.