City, Argentina
Córdoba
Argentina's student city, with a walkable centre, colonial Jesuit blocks, nightlife, cheap eats and Sierras hills nearby. Good value for longer stays; summers are hot and traffic and strikes can slow things down.
At a glance
- Safety3/5Take real precautionsDetails
- Monthly budget$788–1,310Comfortable, one person · $1.2M–2MDetails
- Value for money88/100Better value than 87% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMar–May, Sep–NovWarmest: Jan, 32°CDetails
- Internet137 MbpsFixed broadband, Argentina medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is treated and safe to drink in the city.Details
- LGBTQ+4/5WelcomingDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$26–62Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundUberVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardCards almost everywhereCards and contactless work in most places; keep some cash for kiosks, small shops, markets and discount-for-cash deals.Details
Where to stay in Córdoba
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Nueva Córdoba | Students and nightlife; cafés, parks and cheaper apartments |
| Centro and Güemes | Walkable heritage district; craft market and bars |
| Cerro de las Rosas | Calmer, upscale area for longer stays |
| General Paz | Local, cheaper and leafy; good food |
Apps that work in Córdoba
Ride-hailing
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Plataforma 10: Book long-distance bus tickets
- SUBE: Transit card for buses, Subte and trains
- Taxis: Taxis are metered and fine; call a radio taxi at night. Apps are cheaper and safer for visitors.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Argentina.
- Cards almost everywhere Cards and contactless work in most places; keep some cash for kiosks, small shops, markets and discount-for-cash deals.
- Currency: Peso (ARS). US$1 ≈ $1,523.09 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Banelco and Link ATMs take foreign cards but charge a high flat fee per withdrawal with low limits.
- Tipping: Leave about 10% in restaurants, ideally in cash; the 'cubierto' cover charge isn't a tip. Rounding up is enough for taxis.
- Paying by phone: Contactless cards and phone wallets work at most terminals; Mercado Pago QR codes need a local account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- No arrival card or reciprocity fee for most visitors; immigration records your entry electronically.
- Some visa-required nationals holding a valid US visa can apply online for an electronic travel authorization (AVE).
- Extend your stay at a Migraciones office before it expires; overstays are fined at exit.
Emergency numbers
Police 911 · Ambulance 107 · Fire 100
Plugs
Type C, I · 220 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Personal, Claro and Movistar sell cheap prepaid chips in their shops with a passport; activation can be fiddly, so international eSIMs are easier. eSIMs work for visitors.
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