Budget Travel Guide
Best Budget Destinations in South America
4 destinations starting from $29/day. Average budget cost: $35/day.
4
Destinations
$29
Cheapest/day
$35
Average/day
Discover budget-friendly destinations in South America.
South America Destinations Ranked by Budget Cost
Cusco
Peru
$29
budget/day
Mid-range
$91/day
Best months
Apr, May, Jun...
Top tip: Eat set lunch menus (menu del dia) for $1.50-3 at local restaurants
View flights & detailsCartagena
Colombia
$31
budget/day
Mid-range
$98/day
Best months
Dec, Jan, Feb...
Top tip: Stay in Getsemani neighborhood — way cheaper than the walled city
View flights & detailsFlorianopolis
Brazil
$35
budget/day
Mid-range
$102/day
Best months
Dec, Jan, Feb...
Top tip: Visit off-season (April-October) for drastically lower accommodation prices
View flights & detailsRio de Janeiro
Brazil
$43
budget/day
Mid-range
$122/day
Best months
Mar, Apr, May...
Top tip: Eat at per-kilo buffet restaurants for $3-6 per meal
View flights & detailsCost Comparison Table
| # | Destination | Budget/Day | Mid/Day | Comfort/Day | Best Months | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cusco, Peru | $29 | $91 | $205 | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | PEN |
| 2 | Cartagena, Colombia | $31 | $98 | $235 | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | COP |
| 3 | Florianopolis, Brazil | $35 | $102 | $225 | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov | BRL |
| 4 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | $43 | $122 | $280 | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov | BRL |
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