Mendoza is one of the best value-for-money destinations in Argentina for travelers with dollars or euros. You can enjoy world-class wine tourism, spectacular mountain scenery and incredible gastronomy with budgets from USD 50 per day (backpacker) to USD 250+ per day (premium).
Backpacker budget: USD 50 per day
Daily breakdown -- Backpacker
- Hostel (dorm): USD 12/night
- Lunch (set menu or empanadas): USD 5-8
- Dinner: USD 8-12
- Transport: USD 3-5
- Activity: USD 10-15
- DAILY TOTAL: ~USD 45-55
Mid-range budget: USD 120 per day
Daily breakdown -- Mid-range
- 3-star hotel: USD 40-50/night
- Lunch: USD 15-20
- Dinner: USD 20-30
- Transport: USD 10-15
- Tour or activity: USD 36-60
- DAILY TOTAL: ~USD 110-130
Premium budget: USD 250 per day
Daily breakdown -- Premium
- Boutique hotel: USD 80-150/night
- Wine-paired lunch: USD 50-80
- Fine dining: USD 40-80
- Private transport: USD 50-120
- Premium tastings: USD 20-50
- DAILY TOTAL: ~USD 230-300
Total budget by trip length
- 3 days backpacker: ~USD 250 total
- 5 days mid-range: ~USD 750 total
- 5 days premium: ~USD 1,400 total
- 7 days mid-range: ~USD 1,000 total
- 7 days premium: ~USD 1,900 total
Money-saving tips
- Flights: Book 3-4 weeks ahead. Flybondi and JetSmart from USD 35 one way.
- Tours: Civitatis group tours (USD 36) are the most affordable winery option.
- Food: Set lunch menus with wine cost USD 8-12. Empanadas are the perfect budget meal.
- Wine: Buying at the winery is 30-50% cheaper than restaurants.
