Valparaíso travel guide
Valparaíso Tourism | Valparaíso Guide
You're Going to Love Valparaíso
With a population of 282,448, Valparaíso is a must-see destination in Valparaíso, Chile. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Valparaíso has to offer.
When to visit Valparaíso
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Valparaíso in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Valparaíso, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Valparaíso
Plane
Although Valparaíso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santiago Airport (SCL), which is located 88 km from Valparaíso. The shortest flight to Valparaíso from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 17h 05m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Valparaíso, including Andesmar Chile, Bus and Pluss Chile. From La Serena, the bus ride to Valparaíso takes 507 km and will cost you around €32. From Concepción, the ticket costs about €26 for a journey of 579 km. The most popular bus station is Valparaíso central bus station, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Valparaíso. Valparaíso Av Pedro Montt Of 19 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.
Airports near Valparaíso
Airlines serving Valparaíso
Where to stay in Valparaíso
Average rates range from around €71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €43 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Valparaíso
Most booked hotels in Valparaíso
Hiring a car in Valparaíso
Expect to pay €1.37 per litre in Valparaíso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €16.39 and €21.86. The most frequently booked car type in Valparaíso is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.