Is Buenos Aires expensive?
An 8-day trip to Buenos Aires costs about $4,262 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $2,131 each, or $533 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $3,238; done well, about $6,222. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Argentina · city · food · nightlife · wine · art
8 days · 2 adults · October · 6,127 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
October is one of the better months to visit.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,260 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $274 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $256 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $80 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $192 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $80 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,238 |
| likely $2,850–$3,627 · $1,619 per person · $405 per day · high confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,260 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $690 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $544 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $176 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $416 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $80 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,262 |
| likely $3,750–$4,773 · $2,131 per person · $533 per day · high confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,260 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,450 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,120 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $384 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $832 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $80 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $6,222 |
| likely $5,476–$6,969 · $3,111 per person · $778 per day · high confidence | |
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