The average price of a 7-day trip to Punta Arenas is $1,286 for a solo traveler, $2,310 for a couple, and $4,330 for a family of 4. Punta Arenas hotels range from $53 to $243 per night with an average of $89, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rio Gallegos Airport (RGL) are between $528 and $831 per person for economy flights and $1,657 to $2,608 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $87 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 Punta Arenas, CL

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RGL and stay in a Punta Arenas hotel:

  • July 23rd to October 21st (except the weeks of July 30th and October 1st)
  • November 5th to February 18th (except the week of December 3rd)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Punta Arenas is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Punta Arenas Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Punta Arenas for a week is $885-$1,858($126-$265 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $333 to $673 for economy

Lodging: $70 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $43 to $53 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Punta Arenas for a week is $1,902-$3,456($272-$494 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $666 to $1,346 for economy

Lodging: $70 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $43 to $53 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Punta Arenas for a week is $2,868-$6,280($410-$897 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,332 to $2,692 for economy

Lodging: $140 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $60 to $85 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Punta Arenas

How cheap can you make a vacation to Punta Arenas? The cheapest trip to Punta Arenas is about $102 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $47.

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 Punta Arenas for a week is $713-$1,433($102-$205 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $333 to $673 for economy

Lodging: $47 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Punta Arenas for a week is $1,186-$2,386($169-$341 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $666 to $1,346 for economy

Lodging: $47 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Punta Arenas for a week is $2,228-$4,484($318-$641 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,332 to $2,692 for economy

Lodging: $94 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $56 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Punta Arenas cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Punta Arenas Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Punta Arenas.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Punta Arenas for a week is $2,368-$6,701($338-$957 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $165 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $766 to $1,514 for first class

Lodging: $169 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Punta Arenas for a week is $3,722-$9,370($532-$1,339 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $330 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,532 to $3,028 for first class

Lodging: $169 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Punta Arenas for a week is $7,444-$16,724($1,063-$2,389 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $660 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,064 to $6,056 for first class

Lodging: $338 to $486 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $448 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Punta Arenas Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Punta Arenas is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Punta Arenas 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.

Punta Arenas 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Punta Arenas 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Punta Arenas.

 

Flight Costs to Punta Arenas

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $831 average in early April to a low of $528 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $238. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Punta Arenas our data includes 3 originating airports, and 2 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Punta Arenas from an airport like Carlos Ibanez del Campo International (PUQ) in Punta Arenas (Chile) for an average $1,336 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 $138.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Punta Arenas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $303, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Punta Arenas can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $606 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.

 

 

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