Punta Arenas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Punta Arenas
With a population of 117,430, Punta Arenas is the largest city in Magallanes, Chile by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Punta Arenas
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Punta Arenas in January, when the average temperature is 10 °C, and the highest can go up to 13 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 40 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Punta Arenas, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Punta Arenas
Plane
When flying to Punta Arenas, you’ll arrive at Punta Arenas Pres Ibanez (PUQ), which is located 17 km from the city centre.
Airports near Punta Arenas
Airlines serving Punta Arenas
Where to stay in popular areas of Punta Arenas
Most booked hotels in Punta Arenas
Hiring a car in Punta Arenas
Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Punta Arenas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.68 and $38.24. The most frequently booked car type in Punta Arenas is Compact (Class Compact SUV 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, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.