🇦🇷 Buenos Aires: Budget Guide
avg $91/dayhostel from $20/nightBest: Jan–Feb
Daily budget
What does it cost?
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brokepackr
Dorm beds, street food, local transport
Hostel$20/night
Food$31/day
Transport$15/day
Activities$2/day
$68/day total
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backpackr
Most commonMixed dorms + privates, mix of cheap and mid restaurants
Hostel$26/night
Food$44/day
Transport$19/day
Activities$8/day
$91/day total
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flashpackr
Private rooms, restaurants, tours and activities
Hostel$50/night
Food$71/day
Transport$24/day
Activities$15/day
$154/day total
Climate
Weather by Month
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Conditions
26°
17°
Hi / Lo (°C)
109
mm rainfall
68%
Humidity
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Getting around
Getting In & Out
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18 hostels indexedAccommodation
Hostel Prices
Hostels from $20/night · 18 hostels indexed
The Backpacker Inn
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$24/night
Central Hostel & Bar
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$20/night
Budget Beds Plus
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$25/night
Entry
Visa Quick Reference
US / UK / EU / AU / CA
Visa-freeStay: 90 days
Extendable once at RENAPER.
Most nationalities
Visa-free 30–90 daysStay: 30–90 days
Argentina has very open visa policy.
Money
Currency
USD/ARS
~900+ ARS per USD
Argentine Peso
ARS
Argentine peso is volatile. Use the "blue dollar" rate (street/informal) legally available via WISE or bank transfers. Always carry USD cash for the best exchange rates at cueva exchanges.
Calendar
Upcoming Holidays in Buenos Aires
24
Mar
National Memory Day
2
Apr
Malvinas Day
9
Jul
Independence Day
25
Dec
Christmas Day
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