San Martin de los Andes is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. San Martin de los Andes works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around San Martin de los Andes, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from San Martin de los Andes, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in San Martin de los Andes starts at around €71 per night, with a typical rate near €89 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Apart & Hotel La Fontaine - by ROTUI, guest rating 9.2 from 119 reviews, from €71 per night; Apart Hotel La Bora, 3-star, guest rating 9.2 from 17 reviews, from €172 per night; Le Chatelet, 3-star, guest rating 8.9 from 225 reviews, from €107 per night; Rotui Apart Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 8.7 from 3 reviews, from €133 per night; Hotel y Cabañas Le Village, 3-star, guest rating 8.3 from 114 reviews, from €101 per night.
Day trips & routes: San Carlos de Bariloche — about 190 km, 3h 5m drive. Fastest option is San Carlos de Bariloche: 3h 5m by car.
San Martin de los Andes: what to know
Things to see: "Villa La Angostura & San Martin de los Andes, Los 7 Lagos - FD", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €115.23; "San Martin de los Andes, Hua Hum and Chachin Waterfall - HD", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €80.39; "San Martin de los Andes, Lake Huechulafquen & Volcan Lanin", rated 5 from 1 reviews, from €115.23; "Kayaking in Machonico Lakes on the Siete Lagos Trail", rated 5 from 1 reviews, from €174.18; "4-Day Journey: Exploring San Martin de los Andes", rated 5 from 1 reviews, from €745.85.
San Martin de los Andes has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in San Martin de los Andes is around €89, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in San Martin de los Andes you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Argentina, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
