Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Venezuela
Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport
Daily Budget: $12-60 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Venezuela
Accommodation
$8-25 per night
Basic guesthouses, posadas, shared rooms in family homes, budget hostels where available
Food & Dining
$3-12 per day
Street food, local areperas, empanada stands, mercados populares, home-cooked meals
Transportation
$1-8 per day
Public buses (carritos), metro where operating, shared taxis (por puestos), walking
Activities
$0-15 per day
Free walking tours, public beaches, hiking trails, local markets, occasional museum entries
Currency: Bs.S Venezuelan Bolívar Soberano - USD is widely accepted and often preferred for tourism services
Budget/Backpacker Activities in Venezuela
Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at local areperas and street vendors instead of hotel restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)
Use public transportation like carritos and metro when available instead of taxis (saves 70-85%)
Stay in posadas or family guesthouses rather than international hotels (usually 40-60% less expensive)
Book domestic transportation in advance and travel during weekdays (typically 20-30% savings)
Visit free attractions like beaches, hiking trails, and local markets instead of paid tours
Exchange money at official exchange houses rather than hotels (better rates by 10-20%)
Travel during shoulder season months for accommodation discounts of 25-40%
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Relying only on credit cards without cash backup - many places only accept cash, leading to expensive exchange situations
Staying exclusively in tourist areas like Margarita Island resorts instead of exploring mainland options (often 100-200% markup)
Taking taxis for all transportation instead of learning the public transport system (3-5x more expensive daily)