San Carlos de Bariloche travel guide
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You're Going to Love San Carlos de Bariloche
With a population of 95,394, San Carlos de Bariloche is the largest city in Rio Negro, Argentina by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Carlos de Bariloche has to offer.
Activities & attractions in San Carlos de Bariloche
When to visit San Carlos de Bariloche
Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Carlos de Bariloche in January, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in San Carlos de Bariloche, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to San Carlos de Bariloche
Plane
When flying to San Carlos de Bariloche, you’ll arrive at San Carlos de Bariloche Teniente Luis Candelaria (BRC), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to San Carlos de Bariloche from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 25h.
Car
Another option to get to San Carlos de Bariloche is to pick up a car rental from San Martín de los Andes, which is about 67 miles from San Carlos de Bariloche. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in San Martín de los Andes.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Carlos de Bariloche, including Chevallier, Andesmar Chile and Andesmar. From San Rafael, the bus ride to San Carlos de Bariloche takes 890 miles and will cost you around $90. From Santiago, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 1020 miles. The most popular bus station is San Carlos de Bariloche central bus station, located 2.0 miles from downtown San Carlos de Bariloche. San Carlos de Bariloche Tronador is also a commonly used station, and is 27 miles from the city center.
Airports near San Carlos de Bariloche
Airlines serving San Carlos de Bariloche
Where to stay in San Carlos de Bariloche
From 5-star hotels such as the Arelauquen Lodge, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to great affordable options like the Refugio Knapp, San Carlos de Bariloche offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $138 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of San Carlos de Bariloche
Most booked hotels in San Carlos de Bariloche
Renting a car in San Carlos de Bariloche
Renting a car in San Carlos de Bariloche costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in San Carlos de Bariloche.
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in San Carlos de Bariloche (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in San Carlos de Bariloche is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan March or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in San Carlos de Bariloche
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$32/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$32/day