How much does a trip to Buenos Aires cost
A week in Buenos Aires runs roughly $377–$1705 per person, excluding flights.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
Half-Day Premium City Tour of Buenos Aires
Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Recoleta, Puerto Madero and Palermo in a small-group tour from your hotel
Intimate Underground Tango Show in San Telmo
Authentic tango performance in the historic birthplace of tango
San Telmo Market & Plaza Dorrego Street Fair
Antiques, street food, music and tango dancers at the famous street market
Historic Café Tortoni & Recoleta Cultural Walk
Legendary historic café and the bohemian Recoleta neighborhood
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Buenos Aires is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
Subte accepts contactless cards—tap, no tickets needed, but board the SUBE bus with a reachable card since drivers don't sell fares. Skip street taxis' 'broken meter' claims: use Uber, it's cheap and reliable, and Ezeiza rides settle upfront.
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $190 | $381 | $761 |
| Transit | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Stay | $154 | $420 | $910 |
| eSIM | $18 | $18 | $18 |
| Total per person | $377 | $834 | $1705 |
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FAQ
- How much money to bring to Buenos Aires for a week?
- A week in Buenos Aires costs roughly $377–$1705 per person, excluding flights.
- Is food and transit expensive in Buenos Aires?
- Food runs $27–$109 a day and city transit about $2. Subte accepts contactless cards—tap, no tickets needed, but board the SUBE bus with a reachable card since drivers don't sell fares. Skip street taxis' 'broken meter' claims: use Uber, it's cheap and reliable, and Ezeiza rides settle upfront.