How much does a trip to Argentina cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedARS 1,260,000 53%
- FoodARS 630,000 26%
- TransportARS 210,000 9%
- SightsARS 280,000 12%
What a day costs in Argentina
Per person, in ARS
A mid-range day in Argentina costs about ARS 170,000 per person: ARS 90,000 for a bed, ARS 45,000 for food, ARS 15,000 for local transport and ARS 20,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about ARS 46,000; in comfort, about ARS 410,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $111.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightHostel dorm / 3-star / 4-star, Buenos Aires · Source | ARS 25,000 | ARS 90,000 | ARS 180,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Buenos Aires · Source | ARS 18,000 | ARS 45,000 | ARS 100,000 |
| Transport a dayLocal transport in Buenos Aires · Source | ARS 3,000 | ARS 15,000 | ARS 50,000 |
| Sights a dayOne day of sights in Buenos Aires · Source | Free | ARS 20,000 | ARS 80,000 |
| A day in total | ARS 46,000 | ARS 170,000 | ARS 410,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Lucas Moreira against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Argentina trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to ARS 2,380,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | ARS 138,000$90 | ARS 510,000$332 | ARS 1,230,000$800 |
| 7 days | ARS 322,000$209 | ARS 1,190,000$774 | ARS 2,870,000$1,867 |
| 14 days | ARS 644,000$419 | ARS 2,380,000$1,548 | ARS 5,740,000$3,734 |
| 30 days | ARS 1,380,000$898 | ARS 5,100,000$3,317 | ARS 12,300,000$8,001 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Argentina cost per day?
For one person, about ARS 46,000 on a budget, ARS 170,000 mid-range or ARS 410,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Argentina?
For one person, about ARS 322,000 on a budget, ARS 1,190,000 mid-range or ARS 2,870,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Argentina?
About ARS 1,288,000 on a budget, ARS 4,760,000 mid-range or ARS 11,480,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Argentina expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Argentina costs about $111. Of the 112 destinations we price, 36 are cheaper and 75 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Argentina?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: ARS 90,000 of the ARS 170,000 a day, about 53%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.