Holidays 2023: how much does it cost to go out with the car on the road?

“Within the necessary items for the Summer 2023 basket, some have suffered very strong increases of up to 180% year-on-year, such as sunscreens, moisturizing creams and insecticides. In turn, in the case of swimwear and footwear For the beach, the average increases have been 130% year-on-year. However, their acquisition is essential and inevitable for Argentines who take vacations regardless of whether they choose many of these products on the beach or in the mountains,” said the economist.

How much does it cost to go out with the car?

The cost of going out on the road for those who use their private car finds increases of up to 130% year-on-year in tires and with “disadvantages for some spare parts and equipment for cars that are not manufactured in the country as a result of the external restriction on imports due to the one we are going through. In turn, there are seasonal increases such as the case of tolls that usually increase at the beginning of the summer season and foreseeable as the increase of the 4% monthly fuel“, he concluded.

How much are the tolls to go to the coast?

Another expense that must be taken into account is tolls, whose values ​​increased by 90% at the beginning of December.

At the Samborombón (Route 2), Maipú (Route 2) and La Huella (Route 11) toll booths, the fare for cars became $350, and the subsidized price $250.

At the Madariaga (Route 74) and Mar Chiquita (Route 11) tolls, the rate rose to $150. In both cases, the subsidized rate was $100.

Those who depart from CABA to Mar del Plata by car will have to pay a total of $900 in non-peak hours and $960 in peak hours.

How much does it cost to fill the tank

To travel from the City of Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata or Pinamar, some of the most popular destinations, it will take about $17,000 to go and return in a pickup truck type toyota hilux, to which at least one more load must be added to walk a week in the city, which raises the cost to 25,000 pesos. In the case of traveling to Carilothe cost is $15,000 average.

From the City of Buenos Aires to Carlos Paz, Cordoba, It will be necessary to travel 734 kilometers. Thus, it will take an average of $29,000 to go and come back.

Contemplating a destination further away, as can be Barilochewhich some people choose to visit in summer, the value rises to $63,000since they are more than 3,000 kilometers round trip.

It is worth clarifying that these estimated costs do not contemplate the last increase planned by the Government of 4% that is in force as of Sunday, January 15.