"Rent a friend Argentina" and "alquilar amigos en Argentina" are the same search in two languages, and both have the same first fact: RentAFriend, the US site, has almost nobody here. Here is what does exist, what it costs, and why Argentines are listing.
How it works in Argentina#
On Roavi you browse Local Friends in Buenos Aires (eight today) and a few in the provinces, message them free, agree a plan and a rate, meet in public and pay the person directly; Roavi takes no commission and a person reviews every profile. Buenos Aires also has the region's most active Greeters programme: free two-to-three-hour greets with volunteer porteños, booked days ahead (how the Greeters work).
What visitors hire a friend for#
- A milonga: the class before and the dance after, with someone who knows which one on which night.
- Fútbol: Boca, River, San Lorenzo, Racing, with a fan, including how tickets actually work for visitors.
- A parrilla that is not on the lists, and the asado etiquette.
- The neighbourhoods: Chacarita, Villa Crespo, Almagro, San Telmo on a weekday; Palermo Soho is where visitors meet visitors.
- Spanish practice, Rioplatense accent included.
What it costs, in pesos or dollars#
The Local Friend's hourly rate, most $15 to $50, paid directly in pesos or dollars as you agree; many Argentines prefer dollars, and saying so early makes the arrangement simple. Their meal, ticket and transport are agreed before you meet. No membership, no commission.
Safety#
Meet in public, keep your own transport, agree hours, rate and currency before you meet, tell someone where you are. Is rent a friend safe?.
For Argentines: getting paid in dollars#
List free on Roavi (18+, verified email, three real photos, a person reviews it), set an hourly rate and your free hours, and visitors message you free. You meet in public and are paid directly; most foreign visitors pay in dollars, which is why many Argentines list. Roavi takes no commission. How to meet locals in Buenos Aires is the visitor's side.
Live in Buenos Aires? Get paid in dollars for your time with visitors, at your rate, no commission.
Become a Local FriendEn español: alquilar amigos en Argentina.
Every city where you can do this today, with the live number of Local Friends in each: rent a friend, by the hour. In the United States the list is also by state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you rent a friend in Argentina?
Yes, through Roavi, which lists eight Local Friends in Buenos Aires and a few in other provinces; you message free and pay the person by the hour at a rate they set, platonic and in public. RentAFriend, the US directory, has almost no profiles in Argentina. Buenos Aires also has the region's most active free Greeters programme, booked in advance.How much does it cost to rent a friend in Buenos Aires?
The Local Friend's hourly rate, most $15 to $50, paid directly in pesos or dollars as you agree; messaging is free and Roavi takes no commission. Their meal, match ticket and transport are agreed before you meet.How do Argentines get paid as a Local Friend?
List free on Roavi (18+, verified email, three real photos, a human review), set an hourly rate and your free hours; visitors message you free, you meet in public and are paid directly, and most foreign visitors pay in dollars. No commission. Many Argentines list precisely to earn in a hard currency.