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South America Trip Budget Calculator

Estimate the cost of a South America trip from flights, lodging, food and activities, with a 10% buffer included.

How this calculator works

Enter the number of days, the flight cost and your daily lodging, food and activities. The calculator multiplies the daily costs by the days, adds flights and shows the total plus a 10% buffer. Distances between destinations are long, so internal flights and bus journeys can be a big part of the budget.

Example

12 days with $900 for flights and $60 lodging, $35 food and $40 activities per day. The calculator shows: Trip Budget: $2,520.00 · With 10% buffer: $2,772.00.

Tips

Add internal flights and long-distance buses to your transport figure, since the distances are large.
Plan for altitude in places like the Andes, and leave a rest day if you arrive in a high-elevation city.
Check entry rules and any fees for each country, as they differ by passport and can change.

Common questions

Is it expensive to travel between countries?

Distances are big, so transport can add up. Compare flights, buses and overland routes for your itinerary.

Should I plan activities in advance?

Popular sites such as famous treks and ruins can need permits or tickets booked ahead, so check before you go.

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