Bariloche Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

Officially called San Carlos de Bariloche but almost always referred to just as “Bariloche,” this mountain city near the Chilean border is very popular as a tourist destination for both locals and foreigners. Not unlike Queenstown, New Zealand, this city is a ski resort in winter (June through August) and a crowded outdoor and water sports center in summer.

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Travel Costs to Bariloche

Population 133,000
Area 130,000
Timezone UTC-3
Currency Argentine peso
Airports San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
1 USD = 850.6800 ARS
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Accommodation Costs in Bariloche

Bariloche Hotel Seasons

Bariloche Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar16.00 - 70.00
starstarstarstarstar50.00 - 87.00
starstarstarstarstar71.00 - 125.00
starstarstarstarstar94.00 - 248.00
starstarstarstarstar117.00 - 294.00

Bariloche Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed12.00 - 21.00

Bariloche Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Cerro CampanarioTake in the beautiful views of lakes and mountain after a ski life ride to the top. You can also enjoy some hiking.
everyone
0.84
ParaglidingEnjoy a tandem ride for 30 minutes at either Cerro Otto or Cerro Catedral.
adult
0.32
Historical Steam TrainTake a journey back into time as you ride on a 1912 built train through the countryside.
all ages
0.28

Bariloche Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastCafes are found everywhere within the city with generally low prices and a good selection.2.94 - 4.70
Budget lunchIf you love sandwiches of different kinds, you'll find just that at many of the local eateries.3.53 - 5.88
Budget dinnerDinner is all about beef, pork, lamb, salmon and more. Also, be sure to get dessert.5.29 - 8.23
Beer (.5L)Beer can be found at most restaurants. The local lager is cheapest.1.41 - 2.35

Bariloche Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Public bus in Bariloche0.07 - 0.09
3km taxi ride in Bariloche0.18 - 0.47
Taxi from the airport to city1.18
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When to visit Bariloche

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January71441.0
February71421.0
March66391.0
April58352.0
May50335.0
June44306.0
July44295.0
August46305.0
September51312.0
October57342.0
November63381.0
December67421.0

Bariloche Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar7:49am7:55pm
21 Jun9:11am6:23pm
21 Sep7:36am7:41pm
21 Dec6:09am9:18pm

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