Buenos Aires from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Buenos Aires, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Buenos Aires tripDay to day in Buenos Aires, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £22 | £25 |
| A balanced mix | £34 | £37 |
| Mostly restaurants | £49 | £52 |
- Local transport: about £3 a day. Taxi: £1 to start, then £0.47 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £15 a day for food.
- Tipping: about 10% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, econoblog.com.ar, cronista.com; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
28°F
27°M
25°A
21°M
17°J
14°J
13°A
15°S
17°O
20°N
24°D
26°
The most pleasant months are April, May, August, September and December. June is the driest month (54 mm of rain) and March the wettest (123 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Buenos Aires
Recoleta Cemeterycemetery · a couple of hoursEva Perón's tomb is the most visited; paid entry for foreign visitors
Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosadasquare · a couple of hours
Caminito, La Bocastreet · a couple of hoursVisit by day; prices are high and the area is best avoided after dark
- Bosques de Palermo and the Japanese Gardenpark · half a day
- Palermo Viejo (Soho and Hollywood)neighbourhood · half a day
Palermo Soholandmark · half a day
San Telmoold town · half a day
Café Tortonilandmark · a couple of hours
Teatro Colónlandmark · a couple of hoursGuided tours in English run regularly; book a performance for the full experience
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artesmuseum · a couple of hoursFree entry
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Buenos Aires cost?
Food and getting around come to about £25 a person a day eating street food, £37 with a balanced mix and £52 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?
The most pleasant months are April, May, August, September and December. June is the driest month (54 mm of rain) and March the wettest (123 mm); daytime highs run from 13 to 28 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Argentina?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Buenos Aires?
Recoleta Cemetery, Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada, Caminito, La Boca, Bosques de Palermo and the Japanese Garden, Palermo Viejo (Soho and Hollywood).
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