You should plan to spend around AR$9,875 ($28) per day on your vacation in Ushuaia, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, AR$1,886 ($5.41) on meals for one day. Also, the average hotel price in Ushuaia for a couple is AR$9,741 ($28).
Ushuaia is a compact, walkable city, though plenty of taxis are available. Several car hire outlets have offices at the airport; they don't allow you to take vehicles out of Argentina. The Tren del Fin del Mundo (End of World Train) is a fun experience, but not practical for getting from A to B.
Ushuaia is generally safe for solo female travellers. The city is well-policed and has a low crime rate. It is also a popular tourist destination, so there are plenty of people around to help if needed.
Ushuaia's taxi drivers must be the nation's friendliest, and they're fonts of information concerning the region. The multitude of excursion options obviates the need for a car, though if you are staying at a hotel outside downtown, a car will certainly free you up for dining and exploring options.
You must provide a mobile phone number that can receive text messages in the country you are in. Uber will text you a confirmation code, and you will need access to that text to complete the sign-up. If you only have data service in your current location, you may buy a cheap prepaid phone.
Tickets to Ushuaïa Ibiza can vary between 35€ and 90€ depending on the party, the guest artist, the entrance time to the disco or the moment you buy the ticket. Buying tickets at the door is always more expensive than online, so we recommend buying in advanced to save up.
Being an open-air venue, you should dress accordingly - but please note Ushuaïa's Terms & Conditions. Flip-flops, sports jerseys and swimwear are forbidden. That said, it isn't uncommon to see swimming costumes and bikinis being worn underneath denim shorts and/or a kaftan.
It is a good idea to drink bottled water in Ushuaia as with anywhere through South America, especially in rural areas, to prevent contracting any harmful parasites or water-borne illnesses.
The official currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso ($), however, it's common to use US dollars when travelling in the country. Argentina currently has a significant black market (known as the 'blue' market) for foreign currency, so travelling with and spending US dollars in cash is an absolute must.
2 days is enough to explore central Ushuaia but I recommend allowing yourself at least 5 if you plan on hiking in Parque Nacional Tierra Del Fuego or taking a boat trip to explore the islands of the Beagle Channel.
Taxis generally offer payment terminals to customers, which allow you to swipe a credit or debit card when your ride is over. You can opt to add a tip and request a printed receipt.
Why do taxi drivers only take cash? Immediate payment: Cash payments provide immediate payment to the driver without any delay or potential chargebacks, unlike card payments which may be subject to processing times and potential chargebacks.